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Statewide registration of births began in 1909 in Arizona with general compliance by 1926.  
Statewide registration of births began in 1909 in Arizona with general compliance by 1926.  


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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records#Births_before_1855|Births before 1855]]'''</span>  
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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records#Births_from_1855_thru_75_years_before_present_year|Births from 1855 thru 75 years before present year]]'''</span>  
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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records#Births_from_75_years_before_present_year_thru_1989|Births from 75 years before present year thru 1989]]''' </span>  
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:*<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_1988|Births after 1988]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span>
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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 For United States Birth Information|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 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]]
:[[Arizona Bible Records|Bible Records]]


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:[[Arizona Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[Arizona Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[Arizona Census|Cesnus]]  
:[[Arizona Census|Census]]  
:[[Arizona Military Records|Military Records]]
:[[Arizona Military Records|Military Records]]


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== '''Births from 1855 thru 75 years before present year'''  ==
== '''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.  
Records dating from the 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]].  
 
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|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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| width="50%" |{{RecordSearch|1674580|Arizona, Births and Christenings, 1909-1917}} Index only.
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{{RecordSearch|2373790|Arizona, Birth Certificates, 1909-1917}}, index.
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== '''Births from 75 years before present year thru 1989'''  ==
== '''Births 1938 thru 1988'''  ==


There is no statewide index of Arizona births at this time. 
Only immediate family members and selected others may obtain certified copies of birth records created less than 75 years ago. Currently, there is no index to Arizona births after 1938 available online. Because county clerks sent copies to the Arizona Department of Health Services, vital records are available at both the [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/fees/index.php?pg=state county] and [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/birth-certificate/apply.htm State Department of Health] offices.  
 
"As-is" birth certificates 1950-1989 can be purchased from most [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/fees/index.php?pg=state County Health Deparments]. These certificates may be less expensive than state copies. In many counties you may purchase these certificates in person and obtain them the same day. These are not certified certificates and include limited information such as name, date of birth and parents' names. Fees vary between the different County and State Health Departments. Consult the respective websites linked in the table below for fee information.
 
Certified certificates are available for a fee from the [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/birth-certificate/ Arizona Department of Health Services] or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/arizona/arizona-vital-records VitalChek]
 
See restrictions below to find if you "qualify" to order a certificate. You must have full name, exact date and place of the birth to order from the state Department of Health.<br>


==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  
If you qualify to request a certificate you must have full names, exact dates and places of the birth. You can then order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://vitalrecordsnm.org/birth.shtml Arizona Department of Health] or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/arizona/arizona-vital-records VitalChek].<br>


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<br> <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:  


:*The person on the certificate  
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::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 75 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 75 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 Arizona Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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== '''Births after 1990'''  ==
== '''Births after 1990'''  ==


Only immediate family members and selected others may obtain certified copies of birth records created less than 75 years ago. You may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate for a birth that occurred in Arizona after 1990, at any County Health Department, but ''not'' at the State Health Department.  
Only immediate family members and selected others may obtain certified copies of birth records created less than 75 years ago. You may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate for a birth that occurred in Arizona after 1989, at any County Health Department, but ''not'' at the State Health Department.  


==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


If you '''qualify''' to request a certificate you must have full name, exact date and place of the birth. You can then order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from any [http://www.azdhs.gov/diro/liaison/countymap.htm County Health Department.] This is considered a complete certificate, with all available information. <br>  
If you qualify to request a certificate you must have full names, exact dates and places of the birth. You can then order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from any [http://www.azdhs.gov/diro/liaison/countymap.htm County Health Department.] This is considered a complete certificate, with all available information. <br>  


<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 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:  


:*The person on the certificate  
:*The person on the certificate  
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::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 75 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 75 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 Arizona Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records#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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How to Find United States Birth Records Gotoarrow.png Arizona Births

Statewide registration of births began in 1909 in Arizona with general compliance by 1926.

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 1855[edit | edit source]

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.

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


Births from 1855 thru 1937[edit | edit source]

Records dating from the 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 other records.

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

Includes Index and Images
Arizona Births, 1855-1937 Free
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information
Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births 1938 thru 1988[edit | edit source]

Only immediate family members and selected others may obtain certified copies of birth records created less than 75 years ago. Currently, there is no index to Arizona births after 1938 available online. Because county clerks sent copies to the Arizona Department of Health Services, vital records are available at both the county and State Department of Health offices.

Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

If you qualify to request a certificate you must have full names, exact dates and places of the birth. You can then order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the Arizona Department of Health or VitalChek.


Restrictions for persons born within the last 75 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 75 years, you must be:

  • The person on the certificate
  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate (paternal grandparent is eligible if father is listed on the vital record)
  • 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 75 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



Births after 1990[edit | edit source]

Only immediate family members and selected others may obtain certified copies of birth records created less than 75 years ago. You may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate for a birth that occurred in Arizona after 1989, at any County Health Department, but not at the State Health Department.

Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

If you qualify to request a certificate you must have full names, exact dates and places of the birth. You can then order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from any County Health Department. This is considered a complete certificate, with all available information.


Restrictions for persons born within the last 75 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 75 years, you must be:

  • The person on the certificate
  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate (paternal grandparent is eligible if father is listed on the vital record)
  • 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 75 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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