Fayette County (KY) Birth Certificate Online

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Fayette County, Kentucky (KY) Birth Certificate Replacement

Citizens born in the city of Fayette County or in Lexington are issued a Kentucky birth certificate as soon as their birth is officially registered.

This essential legal document is a mandatory requirement for several U.S. official processes. These include, for example, obtaining government benefits, applying for a U.S. passport or driver’s license, and getting married.

If your Fayette County, Kentucky birth certificate got lost, stolen, or was misplaced or destroyed —even partially— you will have to obtain a Fayette County birth certificate replacement.

Applying for a legally-valid copy of a Fayette County, KY vital record can be conveniently done online, eliminating the need to wait in line at a vital statistics office.

Ordering a Fayette County, Kentucky birth certificate online is a quick and straightforward procedure. The form takes no more than 10 minutes to complete and we provide personalized instructions to help you complete your birth certificate application with ease.

Once your Fayette County birth certificate replacement application has been processed, you will receive an official copy of your vital record directly to your home address.

Fayette County, KY Birth Certificate types

These are the specific types of birth certificate copies that can be issued in Fayette County, KY:

  • Long-form copy of a Fayette County, KY birth certificate: a government-issued copy of the original document, the only type that can be used for legal purposes. Also known as authorized copy of a birth certificate.
  • Short-form copy of a Fayette County, KY birth certificate: an abstract of the birth record that only shows the individual's basic information. Also known as informational copy. It cannot be used for legal purposes.

Long-form authorized copies are the only certificates that can be provided to prove identity, nationality, and age and are necessary for several bureaucratic processes such as applying for a U.S. passport or Social Security number.

Official copies carry the registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, as well as the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office.

How to Get a Certified Birth Certificate in Fayette County

To order an authorized copy of an Fayette County (KY) birth certificate:

  1. Fill out the birth certificate application (available by clicking the button at the top of this page) with the required information
  2. Print and sign it in the presence of a notary public
  3. Mail it to the Kentucky vital records office with the necessary requirements, a prepaid self-addressed envelope, and payment (as detailed in the personalized instructions you will receive)

Your certified copy will be issued and sent by mail to the address printed on your self-addressed postage-paid envelope.

Copies of Fayette County Birth and Death Certificates may be ordered by mailing your application package to the following address:

Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621-0001

Citizens of Lexington, or the rest of Fayette County who would prefer to submit their birth certificate application in person, may do so at the following address during walk-in hours —although this usually entails waiting in line. Due Covid NO WALKING-IN- SERVICE AVAILABLE.

Fayette County Probate Court
1 Center Drive
Fayetteville, Ga 30214

Please note that As of May 7, 2025, U.S. citizens and residents must have a REAL ID-compliant driving license or ID card to enter federal facilities and board commercial aircrafts. Requirements to obtain a REAL ID may include proof of identity, such as a certified copy of the birth certificate.

Fayette County birth certificate requirements

To get a certified copy of a Fayette County, Kentucky birth certificate, you will need to complete the online birth certificate application with the following personal data:

  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Full name (as it would appear on the certificate)
  • Mother’s name or parent’s name prior to first marriage
  • Father’s name or parent’s name prior to first marriage

Citizens applying for a certified copy of a Fayette County birth certificate need to prove their identity and that they are over 18 years old.

Proof of identity can be provided using any of the following documents:

  • State of Kentucky Driver’s License
  • State of Kentucky ID Card
  • Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or territory state-issued
  • Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or territory

Who is eligible to apply

An official copy of a Fayette County birth certificate can be ordered by:

  • The certificate holder, a parent or legal guardian of the certificate holder
  • A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, current spouse of the certificate holder
  • A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business
  • A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record
  • An attorney representing the certificate holder or the certificate holder’s estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the certificate holder or the certificate holder's estate

Please note that the documentation that must be presented alongside the Fayette County birth certificate application may vary depending on the person requesting the vital record.

How to Request an Apostille for a Fayette County Birth Certificate

If you need to use your birth certificate outside the U.S territory, your document should bear an apostille to grant it legal validity abroad.

This can be obtained by mail. Simply send your official birth certificate, together with the apostille fee to the Secretary of State’s office in a self-addressed postage-paid envelope. Make sure to have Certificate of Authentication Request at hand. Certain counties may have additional requirements.

Ketucky Authentications Unit street P.O. Box:

Office of the Secretary of State
Authentications and Apostilles
P.O. Box 718
Frankfort, KY 40602-0718

Fayette County Birth Certificate Cost

Requesting a copy of a Fayette County, Kentucky (KY) birth certificate carries a fee.The filing fee of each copy of a Fayette County birth certificate is $10.

Accepted payment methods include personal checks, money orders, cashier checks, and business checks.

Please note that the fee for your Fayette County birth certificate application may vary depending on whether you submit it at the state vital records office or at the county vital records office.

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Fayette County Birth Certificate Processing Times

In most cases, your Fayette County birth certificate order will be filled within 30 business days. However, some vital records may take longer due to peak demand periods.

You will then receive your certified copy of the Fayette County, Kentucky (KY) birth certificate by post, delivered right to your door.

Important note: Birth certificate processing times depend on whether your order is sent to the State Vital Records Office or your County Vital Records Office. Some county offices may issue a short-form birth certificate copy unless they are requesting a certified copy of a birth record originally filed in their office.

Since all birth records are kept at state level, it is advisable to send your request to the Kentucky Vital Records Office to ensure that a long-form certified birth certificate can be issued. The exact mailing address for your birth certificate will be provided to you in our personalized instructions.

Kentucky Vital Records Offices

The following is a complete list of Vital Records and Public Health offices that can provide birth certificate copies in Kentucky (KY).

Keep in mind that the Fayette County Clerk’s office may sometimes process requests faster than the state vital records office. Regardless of whether the birth certificate you require is found or not, a non-refundable search fee will be charged.

FAQs About Fayette County (KY) Birth Certificates

  • How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Fayette County (KY)?

    Getting a government-issued copy of a birth certificate in Fayette County usually takes 30 business days.

    The surefire way to get a certified copy of a Fayette County birth certificate issued directly is to have our experts revise your application before you mail it. That way, you can be certain it is error-free and your request won't be rejected.

    Typos or inconsistencies in the data may cause unnecessary delays or setbacks.

    Our team can help you avoid the extra hassle so that the Fayette County vital records office can send your birth certificate directly to your door on the first try.

  • How much does a Fayette County birth certificate copy cost?

    Each copy of a government-issued Fayette County, Kentucky (KY) birth certificate carries a fee of $10.

    It is advisable to order more than one copy of a Fayette County birth certificate within the same form to keep on file for future use or for your records. Additional copies of a birth certificate requested within the same order form carry the same fees as the first document.

  • How can I change the name on a Fayette County birth certificate?

    To modify a citizen’s name on a Fayette County birth certificate you will first need to order a certified copy of the birth certificate you would like to amend.

    Then you will need to present the above alongside the certified copy of the Fayette County birth certificate you would like to modify and the appropriate fees at the following address:

    • Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
    • 275 East Main Street 1E-A
    • Frankfort, KY 40621-0001
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