To obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate you are required to complete the online form and pay the state fees. Most states have an average processing time is 2 to 3 weeks. However, this may change during peak seasons or in states with a larger population. Some states also offer rush service, which means your birth certificate will be processed and shipped faster. Below you will find detailed information on the processing times of birth certificates for each state.
Standard Processing Times Premium Processing Times
| STATE | ORDINARY FEE | RUSH SERVICE |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 7-10 business days | Not Available |
| Alaska (AK) | 4-6 weeks | 3 business days |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 business days | Not Available |
| Arkansas (AR) | 4-6 weeks | Not Available |
| California (CA) | 5-7 weeks | Not Available |
| Colorado (CO) | Up to 30 business days | Orders will be shipped next business afternoon after being processed. |
| Connecticut (CT) | Up to 8 weeks | Not Available |
| Delaware (DE) | 2-5 weeks | Not Available |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 7-10 business days | Orders will be shipped next business afternoon after being processed |
| Florida (FL) | 3-5 business days | Given Priority Processing |
| Georgia (GA) | 8-10 weeks | Not Available |
| Hawaii (HI) | 6-8 weeks | Not Available |
| Idaho (ID) | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 business days |
| Illinois (IL) | 12+ weeks | Not Available |
| Indiana (IN) | 8 - 12 weeks | Not Available |
| Iowa (IA) | 4 to 6 weeks | Not Available |
| Kansas (KS) | 7-10 business days | Not Available |
| Kentucky (KY) | 30 business days | Not Available |
| Louisiana (LA) | 8-10 weeks | Not Available |
| Maine (ME) | 2-5 weeks | Not Available |
| Maryland (MD) | 3-4 weeks | Not Available |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 30 business days | 7-10 business days |
| Michigan (MI) | 4-5 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
| Minnesota (MN) | 7 - 10 business days | 2-3 business days |
| Mississippi (MS) | 7-10 business days | Not Available |
| Missouri (MO) | 2-4 weeks | Not Available |
| Montana (MT) | 2-3 weeks | Not Available |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2-3 weeks | Not Available |
| Nevada (NV) | 4-6 weeks | Not Available |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 20 business days | Not Available |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 6-8 weeks | Not Available |
| New Mexico (NM) | 6-12 weeks | Not Available |
| New York City (NYC) | 90 days | Not Available |
| New York (NY) | 10-12 weeks | Not Available |
| North Carolina (NC) | 5 weeks | 3-5 business days |
| North Dakota (ND) | 3-5 business days | 1 business day |
| Ohio (OH) | 3-6 weeks | Not Available |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 6 weeks | Not Available |
| Oregon (OR) | 5-8 weeks | Not Available |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 weeks | Not Available |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1-2 weeks | Not Available |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2-4 weeks | Not Available |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2-5 weeks | Not Available |
| Tennessee (TN) | 6 weeks | Not Available |
| Texas (TX) | 65-85 days | 20 to 25 business days |
| Utah (UT) | 3 weeks | Not Available |
| Vermont (VT) | 5-7 days | Not Available |
| Virginia (VA) | 2-4 weeks | Not Available |
| Washington (WA) | 6-8 weeks | 6 weeks |
| West Virginia (WV) | 5-19 business days | Not Available |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 5-10 business days | Not Available |
| Wyoming (WY) | 3-5 business days | Not Available |
| STATE | Total Time Regular | Total Time Express |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alaska (AK) | 23 - 26 business days | 5 - 7 business days |
| Arizona (AZ) | 19 - 22 business days | 5 - 7 business days |
| Arkansas (AR) | Not Available | Not Available |
| California (CA) | 35 - 45 Business days | Not Available |
| Colorado (CO) | 47-52 business days | 37-42 business days |
| Connecticut (CT) | 12 - 14 business days | 12 - 14 business days |
| Delaware (DE) | 22 - 26 business days | 5 - 7 business days |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 24 - 27 business days | 12 - 17 business days |
| Florida (FL) | 12 - 13 Business days | 1 - 2 Business days |
| Georgia (GA) | 26 - 33 business days | 7 - 9 business days |
| Hawaii (HI) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Idaho (ID) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Illinois (IL) | 22 - 27 business days | 9 - 12 business days |
| Indiana (IN) | 47 - 57 business days | 37 - 42 business days |
| Iowa (IA) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Kansas (KS) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Kentucky (KY) | 19 - 22 business days | 5 - 7 business days |
| Louisiana (LA) | 31 - 81 business days | 10 - 15 business days |
| Maine (ME) | 19 - 22 business days | 6 - 8 business days |
| Maryland (MD) | 25 - 30 business days | 10 - 15 business days |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 26 - 33 business days | 12 - 16 business days |
| Michigan (MI) | 15 - 30 Business days | Not Available |
| Minnesota (MN) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Mississippi (MS) | 19 - 22 business days | 5 - 7 business days |
| Missouri (MO) | 15 Business days | 4 Business days |
| Montana (MT) | 19 - 22 business days | 4 - 5 business days |
| Nebraska (NE) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Nevada (NV) | 22 - 26 business days | 5 - 7 business days |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 42 - 47 business days | 6 - 8 business days |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 5 - 7 weeks | 4 - 6 weeks |
| New Mexico (NM) | Not Available | Not Available |
| New York City (NYC) | 25 - 30 business days | 10 - 15 business days |
| New York (NY) | 90 - 100 business days | 70 - 90 business days |
| North Carolina (NC) | 140 - 150 business days | 120 business days |
| North Dakota (ND) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ohio (OH) | 17 - 20 business days | 4 - 5 business days |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 19 - 22 business days | 7 - 12 business days |
| Oregon (OR) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 15-20 Business days With Regular Mail (USPS) | Not Available |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 42 - 57 business days | 5 - 7 business days |
| South Carolina (SC) | Not Available | Not Available |
| South Dakota (SD) | 17 - 19 business days | 3 - 5 business days |
| Tennessee (TN) | 24 - 31 business days | 14 - 21 business days |
| Texas (TX) | 32 - 34 business days | 22 - 24 business days |
| Utah (UT) | 19 - 22 business days | 5 - 6 business days |
| Vermont (VT) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Virginia (VA) | 15 - 17 business days | 3 - 5 business days |
| Washington (WA) | 17 - 19 business days | 4 - 5 business days |
| West Virginia (WV) | 17 - 19 business days | 4 - 5 business days |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 12 - 16 business days | 5 - 7 business days |
| Wyoming (WY) | Not Available | Not Available |
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