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How to obtain vital documents in Arizona
Certain documents in life are essential. Without these documents many other procedures cannot be accomplished such as getting a passport or a license. This document explains in detail how to get these vital documents in case the have been lost or stolen or how to get duplicate certified copies.
Event: Birth
Cost of copy: Long form:
$15.00, Short form: $10.00
Address:
Office of Vital Records
Arizona Department of Health Services
P.O. Box 3887
Phoenix, AZ 85030-3887
Remarks: State office has records since July 1909 and abstracts of records filed in counties before then.
Birth certificates prior to 1990 cost $15.00 and 1990 to the present cost $10.00 (certified computer copies).
Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Records. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (602) 364-1300. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet.
Applicants must submit a copy of picture identification or have their request notarized.
Event: Death
Cost of copy:
$10.00
Address:
Office of Vital Records
Arizona Department of Health Services
P.O. Box 3887
Phoenix, AZ 85030-3887
Remarks: State office has had records since July 1909 and abstracts of records filed in counties before then.
Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Records. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (602) 364-1300. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.hs.state.az.us.
Applicants must submit a copy of picture identification or have their request notarized.
Event: Marriage (county)
Cost of copy: Varies
Address: See remarks
Remarks: Clerk of Superior Court in county where license was issued.
Event: Divorce (county)
Cost of copy: Varies
Address: See remarks
Remarks: Clerk of
Superior Court in county where divorce was granted.