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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Idaho Births'''''
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Idaho statewide registration of births began in 1911 with general compliance by the 1920s.  
Idaho statewide registration of births began in 1911 with general compliance by the 1920s.  
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Idaho Birth Records#Births_before_1911|Births before 1911]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Idaho Birth Records#Births_before_1911|Births before 1911]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Idaho Birth Records#Births_after_1911|Births after 1911]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Idaho Birth Records#Births_after_1911|Births after 1911]]'''</span>  
:*[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|<span style="font-size:120%">'''I don't know when the birth was'''</span>]]
:*[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|<span style="font-size:120%">'''I don't know when the birth is'''</span>]]


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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====


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


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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images'''
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[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61443 Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1863-1967], index & images ($)
|Free access at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8973 FamilySearch centers].
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Index Only'''  
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Index Only'''  
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| {{RecordSearch|1674809|Idaho Births, 1856-1965}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1674809|Idaho Births, 1856-1965}}  
| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; index only; incomplete
| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; index only; incomplete
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|[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8973 Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1916, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1966 at Ancestry ($)]
|Free access at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8973 FamilySearch centers]. Index only; incomplete
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Digital Images Only'''  
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Digital Images Only'''  
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| {{RecordSearch|1951759|Idaho County Births, 1883-1929}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1951759|Idaho County Births, 1907-1920}}  
| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; browse collection; incomplete
| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; browse collection; incomplete
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?'''  
|[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60268 Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1907-1920 at Ancestry ($)]
| [[User:Batsondl/Sandbox 7|Tips for searching indexes]]  
| Free access at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60268 FamilySearch centers]. Browse collection; incomplete
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor online in the index?'''  
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online 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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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====


There are no restrictions on obtaining a birth record for this time period. Anyone may obtain records.
Birth registers covering 1907-1911 are kept at the [http://history.idaho.gov/ Idaho State Historical Society]. Microfilm copies are available through the Family History Library [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Catalog]. Search&nbsp;Idaho, [name of County], Vital Records.<br>  
 
Birth registers covering 1907-1911 are kept at the [http://history.idaho.gov/ Idaho State Historical Society]. Microfilm copies are available through the FamilySearch Library [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Catalog]. Search Idaho, [name of County], Vital Records.<br>  
<center>[[How to Find Idaho Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Idaho Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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== '''Births after 1911'''  ==
== '''Births after 1911'''  ==


Idaho statewide registration of births began in 1911. Currently, there are no complete online indexes to Idaho births from 1911 to the present. Try these partial databases.
Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Idaho. Currently, there are no complete online indexes to Idaho births from 1911 to the present.  
 
 
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
 
For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases:
 
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="0"
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images'''
|
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| width="10%" | ''Try:''
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|-
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[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61443 Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1863-1967], index & images ($)
|Free access at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8973 FamilySearch centers].
|-
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Index Only'''
|
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|-
| width="10%" | ''Try:''
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|-
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| {{RecordSearch|1674809|Idaho Births, 1856-1965}}
| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; index only; incomplete
|-
|
||[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8973 Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1916, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1966 at Ancestry ($)]
|Free access at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8973 FamilySearch centers]. Index only; incomplete
|
|-
|-
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Digital Images Only'''
|
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|-
| ''Try:''
|
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|-
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| {{RecordSearch|1951759|Idaho County Births, 1883-1929}}
| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; browse collection; incomplete
|-
|
|[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60268 Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1907-1920 at Ancestry ($)]
| Free access at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60268 FamilySearch centers]. Browse collection; incomplete
|-
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor online in the index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No birth record for your ancestor?'''
| [[How to Find United States Birth Records|Other records with birth information]]
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/VitalRecordsandHealthStatistics/Birth,Death,Marriage,DivorceCertificates/tabid/82/Default.aspx Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics] or [https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/idaho/idaho-bureau-of-vital-records VitalChek].<br>  
With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/VitalRecordsandHealthStatistics/Birth,Death,Marriage,DivorceCertificates/tabid/82/Default.aspx Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics] or [https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/idaho/idaho-bureau-of-vital-records VitalChek].<br>  
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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 Idaho Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Idaho 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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Revision as of 14:39, 27 June 2013

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

Idaho statewide registration of births began in 1911 with general compliance by the 1920s.

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 1911[edit | edit source]

From 1907 to 1911, counties were required by the state to record births. Some delayed birth records exist. In most cases, you must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place before 1911.

  Records that give birth information:
Death Records
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Bible Records
Church Records
Census
Military Records

STEP ONE: Find Birth Information[edit | edit source]

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

Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Index Only
Try:
Idaho Births, 1856-1965 FamilySearch - Free; index only; incomplete
Idaho Birth Databases - Includes Digital Images Only
Try:
Idaho County Births, 1907-1920 FamilySearch - Free; browse collection; incomplete
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]

Birth registers covering 1907-1911 are kept at the Idaho State Historical Society. Microfilm copies are available through the Family History Library Catalog. Search Idaho, [name of County], Vital Records.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births after 1911[edit | edit source]

Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Idaho. Currently, there are no complete online indexes to Idaho births from 1911 to the present.

Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics or 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]