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Disclaimer: Usbirthcertificates.com is a private, independent website owned by Travel Document Systems LLC, not affiliated with any government agency. We provide vital records application assistance services. Blank forms can be obtained for free at the relevant state office.
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Replace a District of Columbia Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is a legal document that allows you to apply for certain benefits and to request a passport, social security card and driver's license. To obtain your District of Columbia (DC) birth certificate you will need to complete our online form and follow the personalized instructions we provide. Your District of Columbia birth records will be issued by the vital records office and delivered to your home.
Replacing an important document can be overwhelming. If you have lost your state District of Columbia birth certificate, or if it was destroyed, you need a replacement copy. Replace your birth certificate by completing our online form of the state where you were born and following the detailed instructions we provide with your application form.
Obtain an authorized copy of your Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is an important document that allows you to prove identity, age and American citizenship, especially when applying for a passport, government benefits, enroll in school, or even join the military. If you need to request an authorized copy, you will need to request it to the state where you were born or directly to the county where you were born.
For a certified copy of your District of Columbia birth certificate, please complete our online form and follow the set of personalized instructions we provide to receive your authorized copy of your birth certificate. START FORM
District of Columbia Birth Certificate Requirements
To obtain a copy of a birth certificate you will need to complete the application and mail it to your birth state’s vital records office. You will also need to prove your identity.
All those born in D.C. that need to request a certified copy of a birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy, of both sides, of government issued photo ID, along with a completed application form:
- D.C. Driver’s License
- D.C. issued ID Card
- Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State
- Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
- U.S. Passport
If you are requesting a birth certificate on behalf of a family member, but your name does not appear on the certificate, then you are also required to provide proof of relationship with the registrant. For example, if you are the legal guardian of the person on record you are also required to submit a copy of the valid guardianship papers certified by the court naming you as legal guardian. If you are requesting a certificate on behalf of your grandchild then you are also required to supply the birth certificate of your child, the parent who is named on the registrant's birth certificate.
Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:
DC Vital Record Mail Services
ATTN: DC Vital Records,
P.O. Box 222130
El Paso, TX 79913
For walk-in service you must get an appointment and go to the following address.
DC Vital Records Division (DCVRD)
899 North Capitol Street,
NE Washington, DC 20002
Who is Eligible to Apply
Birth records are restricted in Washington, D.C.. Only the following may apply for a copy of a birth record: if you are applying for yourself or if you are the parent, the child, the spouse, the brother or sister, grandchild or the grandparent of the person named on record. You may also request if you are the legal guardian, the legal representative, or if you have a court order.
Remember that Your District of Columbia birth certificate is an important form of identification used for life events like employment, getting or renewing your passport or driver's license, applying for benefits, and even enrolling in school or youth sports activities.
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District of Columbia Birth Certificate Fees
To request a District of Columbia birth certificate, you are required to pay the state fees. The cost to process a certified copy of a birth certificate in District of Columbia is $23.
District of Columbia Birth Certificate Processing Times
Thanks to our service, you are able to request your birth certificates with ease, by avoiding long lines and without having to go to government offices. All you have to do is complete our easy-to-fill-out form and send it to the corresponding state vital records office. Once it’s processed, you will receive it in the comfort of your own home by mail. In most cases, birth certificate orders in District of Columbia are filled within 2-4 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.
We recommend requesting certified copies of District of Columbia birth certificates early to avoid delays especially if certificates are needed for sports programs, travel documents and passports, school enrollment, planning for retirement and other reasons that may have a deadline. START FORM
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FAQs About District of Columbia Birth Certificates
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The fastest way to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in District of Columbia is by completing the form online.
- Fill out the birth certificate application online (click button to view form). Our experts will review your form to ensure it is mistake-free so that your certificate can be issued directly.
- Print, sign and pack your revised form with photocopies of a government-issued photo ID (check valid documents listed above)
- Post your package to the District of Columbia vital records office with the required documents and fees
The District of Columbia bureau of vital statistics will issue your official birth certificate and send it to your home address.
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Processing time for a certified copy of a District of Columbia birth certificate can vary:
- Mail-in orders take approximately 2-4 weeks
- In-person applications usually require waiting in line, check the vital records office addresses listed above and enquire about opening hours
To ensure quickest turnaround time and avoid your application being refused:
- Fill out the online birth certificate application (available by clicking button above).
- Our experts will verify your form to make sure it is error-free so your birth certificate can be issued directly
- Follow our personalized instructions to receive your official District of Columbia birth certificate at home
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Obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate in District of Columbia carries a fee of $23.
Birth certificate application fees must be paid when submitting the request.
It is recommendable to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate at once, to keep on file, or for future use.
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