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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records#Births_from_1938_thru_1989|Births from 1938 thru 1989]]''' </span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records#Births_from_1938_thru_1989|Births from 1938 thru 1989]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records#Births_after_1990|Births after 1990]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records#Births_after_1990|Births after 1990]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[ | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|I don't know when the birth is]]'''</span> | ||
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'''[[ | '''[[How to Find United States Birth Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Birth_Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]''' | ||
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== '''Births before 1855''' == | == '''Births before 1855''' == | ||
Before 1855, no births were recorded by the state or county. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place. | Before 1855, no births were recorded by the state or county. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place. | ||
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:[[Arizona Birth, Marriage and Death Records#Death_Records|Death Records]] | :[[Arizona Birth, Marriage and Death Records#Death_Records|Death Records]] | ||
:[[Arizona Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]] | :[[Arizona Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]] | ||
:[[Arizona Newspapers|Newspapers | :[[Arizona Newspapers|Newspapers]] | ||
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== '''Births from 1855 thru 1937''' == | == '''Births from 1855 thru 1937''' == | ||
Records dating from 1855 are available for a few counties. In July 1909, counties began sending birth records to the state for registration. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]]. | Records dating from 1855 are available for a few counties. In July 1909, counties began sending birth records to the state for registration. | ||
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]]. | |||
For births that exist during this time period, try the following database: | For births that exist during this time period, try the following database: | ||
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In addition, those who ''qualify'' may obtain an "as-is" birth record from a local [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/fees/index.php?pg=state County Health Department]. This record includes limited information such as name, date of birth and parents' names. These certificates are only available from 1950-1989, but include certificates from all counties. The advantage is that in many counties you may purchase these certificates in person and obtain them the same day. For complete birth certificates you must order from the State Department of Health. Fees vary between the different County and State Health Departments. Consult the respecitve websites for fee information. | In addition, those who ''qualify'' may obtain an "as-is" birth record from a local [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/fees/index.php?pg=state County Health Department]. This record includes limited information such as name, date of birth and parents' names. These certificates are only available from 1950-1989, but include certificates from all counties. The advantage is that in many counties you may purchase these certificates in person and obtain them the same day. For complete birth certificates you must order from the State Department of Health. Fees vary between the different County and State Health Departments. Consult the respecitve websites for fee information. | ||
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | |||
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/wv.html#County From County of Birth] | |||
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office] | |||
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | |||
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons''' | |||
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | |||
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons''' | |||
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | |||
| County websites can be more difficult to use | |||
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee | |||
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county | |||
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<br> '''''Restrictions to qualify for certificates for persons born within the last 75 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 75 years, you must be: | <br> '''''Restrictions to qualify for certificates for persons born within the last 75 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 75 years, you must be: | ||