Phoenix Birth Certificates

Phoenix residents get birth certificates through Maricopa County Public Health. The city does not run its own vital records office. Maricopa County operates five locations across the Phoenix metro area. The main Phoenix office is at 1645 East Roosevelt Street. Other offices serve Mesa, Peoria, Glendale, and Goodyear. All five sites offer same day service for walk in requests. You can get a certified copy for any Arizona birth at any location. Call 602-506-6805 for help choosing the closest office to your home or work in Phoenix.

Maricopa County Handles Phoenix Birth Records

Phoenix uses the Maricopa County vital records system. The city does not operate its own vital records office. All Phoenix residents apply through one of the five Maricopa County locations. The main Phoenix office sits at 1645 East Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix. This location serves central Phoenix and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am to 4:30pm, with Wednesday hours from 9am to 4:30pm.

Same day service is standard at all five county offices. Walk in without an appointment. Bring your photo ID. If you are requesting someone else's birth certificate, bring documents that prove your relationship. Staff use a paperless electronic tablet system for applications. You fill out your request on the tablet. Most people get their birth certificate within an hour. Learn more at www.maricopa.gov/2770/Vital-Records.

Downtown Phoenix Vital Records Office

The downtown Phoenix office is at 1645 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006. This location is the main vital records office for Maricopa County. It serves all of central Phoenix. The office is close to downtown and easily accessible from major freeways. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Wednesday hours are 9am to 4:30pm. Same day service is available during all open hours.

Parking is available near the office. Check county website for current parking info and directions. The Roosevelt Street location handles high volume due to its central position. Wait times vary depending on how busy the office is. Most requests are completed within an hour even on busy days. If you work downtown or live in central Phoenix, this is your closest vital records office.

Four Other Metro Phoenix Offices

Phoenix residents can also use the four other Maricopa County vital records offices located around the metro area. The Mesa office at 331 East Coury Avenue serves the East Valley. The Peoria office at 8088 West Whitney Drive serves the Northwest Valley. The Glendale office at 5141 West Lamar Road is convenient for west Phoenix. The Goodyear office at 14130 West McDowell Road serves the Southwest Valley.

All five offices provide the same services. You can visit whichever location is most convenient. If you live in west Phoenix near Glendale, the Glendale office may be closer than driving to downtown. If you work in the East Valley, the Mesa office might be easier to reach. Each office can issue a birth certificate for any Arizona birth. Same day service is available at all five sites.

Electronic Tablet Applications

Maricopa County uses a paperless system for vital records. When you visit any office, staff give you an electronic tablet. You fill out your application on the tablet instead of using paper forms. The system guides you through each required field. You enter your name, address, and relationship to the person on the birth certificate. If you pay by credit or debit card, you enter that info on the tablet too.

The paperless system makes the process faster. Staff can see your application right away on their computers. There is no need to scan or type paper forms. The tablet will not let you skip required fields, which reduces errors. Most people find the tablets easy to use. If you need help, staff are available to guide you. This modern system is one reason Maricopa County can provide same day service for the high volume of requests they handle in Phoenix.

Birth Certificate Costs

Certified birth certificates cost $20 each through Maricopa County. Each additional copy also costs $20. Amendments or corrections cost $30. Non-certified copies for genealogy research cost $5. Maricopa County accepts cash, money orders, checks, and credit or debit cards. A processing fee may apply if you use a card. For mail requests, do not send cash. Use a check, money order, or include credit card information if the county accepts cards by mail.

Who Can Request Birth Records

Arizona law restricts who can get birth certificates. You must be an eligible requester. The person named on the birth certificate can get their own record if they are 18 or older. Parents listed on the certificate can request copies anytime. A spouse can get a copy with a marriage certificate. Grandparents, adult children, and adult siblings may request copies if they prove their family relationship. All requesters must show valid photo ID and proof of their relationship to the person on the birth certificate.

Forms in English and Spanish

Maricopa County provides vital records forms in both English and Spanish. Phoenix has a large Spanish speaking population. The county serves all residents with forms and assistance in Spanish. The electronic tablets used for applications are available in Spanish. Tell staff when you check in if you prefer to complete your application in Spanish. They will set up the tablet in Spanish for you.

VitalChek Online Service

You can order Arizona birth certificates online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com. VitalChek is the state's official online vendor. The service is available 24 hours a day. You pay by credit or debit card. VitalChek charges service fees on top of the $20 state fee. Shipping costs extra. Online ordering is convenient if you cannot visit a Phoenix area office in person.

Other Phoenix Metro Cities

Phoenix is part of the larger metro area that includes many other cities. All use the Maricopa County vital records system. Nearby cities include Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Peoria. Visit our cities page to see all qualifying Arizona cities. You can also view our Maricopa County page for complete details on all five vital records office locations.