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Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kentucky with general compliance by 1917.
Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kentucky with general compliance by 1917.  


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== '''Births before 1852'''  ==
== '''Births before 1852'''  ==


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== '''Births from 1852 thru 1910'''  ==
== '''Births from 1852 thru 1910'''  ==


In 1852, Kentucky passed a law requiring counties to record births. This law was repealed in 1862. Registration was again attempted from 1874 to 1879 and sporadically from 1892 to 1910. Delayed records of births before 1911 exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  
In 1852, Kentucky passed a law requiring counties to record births. This law was repealed in 1862. Registration was again attempted from 1874 to 1879 and sporadically from 1892 to 1910. Delayed records of births before 1911 exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]].  


 
For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.
For births that exist during this time period, try the following databases:


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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1213 Kentucky Births, 1852-1910]
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| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; incomplete index, no images
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==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====


With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1852-1910 on microfilms available through the FamilySearch Library ({{FSC|40960|item|disp=films 1533971-1533979}} and {{FSC|342402|item|disp=films 174932-174943}}), Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort ([http://kdla.ky.gov/researchers/vitalstatsinfo/Pages/bmdmicrofilm.aspx films 994027-994058]), Filson Club, Louisville ([http://filsonhistorical.org/collections-resources/ film 929.3 K37v, 32 reels]), and other Kentucky repositories.<br>  
If you do not have an Ancestry subscription, with approximate birth years and places (counties or cities), you can locate birth records from 1852-1910 yourself on microfilms available through the Family History Library ({{FHL|40960|item|disp=films 1533971-1533979}} and {{FHL|342402|item|disp=films 174932-174943}}), Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort ([http://kdla.ky.gov/researchers/vitalstatsinfo/Pages/bmdmicrofilm.aspx films 994027-994058]), Filson Club, Louisville ([http://filsonhistorical.org/collections-research/online-catalogue/ film 929.3 K37v, 32 reels]), and other Kentucky repositories.<br>  


Delayed records of births before 1911 can be obtained for a fee from the [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/ Office of Vital Statistics].  
Delayed records of births before 1911 can be obtained for a fee from the [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/ Office of Vital Statistics].


<br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.'''''  
<br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.'''''  
<center>[[How to Find Kentucky Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kentucky.  
Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kentucky.  


 
For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.
 
For births that exist during this time period, try the following databases:


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| width="25%" | [http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/12252 Kentucky Births Index, 1911-1999]  
| [http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/12252 Kentucky Births, 1911-1999]  
| FamilyTreeLegends - '''Free'''; index only
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| width="25%" | [http://www.archives.com/genealogy/records-kentucky-birth-index.html Kentucky Births, 1911-2007]  
| width="65%" | Archives subscription - '''$'''; index only; extended years<br>
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8788 Kentucky Births Index, 1911-1999]  
| width="65%" | Ancestry Library edition - '''free''' '''at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries'''; [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8788 Kentucky Births Index, 1911-1999]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor online in the index?'''  
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?'''  
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]  
| [[User:Batsondl/Sandbox 7|Tips for searching indexes]]  
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No birth record for your ancestor?'''  
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No birth record for your ancestor?'''  
| [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|Other records with birth information]]  
| [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|Other records with birth information]]  
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::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.


'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br>  
'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br>  
<center>[[How to Find Kentucky Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[User:Batsondl/Sandbox Strategy 3#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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=== Related Wiki Articles  ===
=== Related Wiki Articles  ===


:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
:*[[User:BatsonDL/Sandbox 5|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


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Revision as of 16:43, 25 April 2013

How to Find United States Birth Records Gotoarrow.png Kentucky Births

Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kentucky with general compliance by 1917.

Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:

Learn more about U.S. Birth Records

Births before 1852[edit | edit source]

Before 1852, no births were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.

  Records that give birth information:
Death Records
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Bible Records
Church Records
Census
Military Records
Tax Records
Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births from 1852 thru 1910[edit | edit source]

In 1852, Kentucky passed a law requiring counties to record births. This law was repealed in 1862. Registration was again attempted from 1874 to 1879 and sporadically from 1892 to 1910. Delayed records of births before 1911 exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in other records.

For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.

Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
Kentucky, Births, 1852-1910 Ancestry subscription - $; includes digital images
Try 2nd:
Kentucky, Births, 1839-1960 FamilySearch - Free; incomplete index, no images
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information

Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]

If you do not have an Ancestry subscription, with approximate birth years and places (counties or cities), you can locate birth records from 1852-1910 yourself on microfilms available through the Family History Library (films 1533971-1533979 and films 174932-174943), Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort (films 994027-994058), Filson Club, Louisville (film 929.3 K37v, 32 reels), and other Kentucky repositories.

Delayed records of births before 1911 can be obtained for a fee from the Office of Vital Statistics.


There are no restrictions on these records.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births after 1910[edit | edit source]

Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kentucky.

For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.

Includes Index
Try 1st:
Kentucky Births, 1911-1999 FamilyTreeLegends - Free; index only
Try 2nd:
Kentucky Births, 1911-2007 Archives subscription - $; index only
Try 3rd:
Kentucky Births, 1911-1999 Ancestry subscription - $; index only
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information

Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

With full names, exact dates and places (from your records or the index above) of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from VitalChek.


Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:

  • The person on the certificate
  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
  • The spouse of the person on the certificate
  • The child of the person on the certificate
  • The sibling of the person on the certificate
  • The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
NOTE: A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.

If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

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