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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Tennessee Births''''' | |||
Statewide registration of births began in 1914 in Tennessee with general compliance by 1927. | Statewide registration of births began in 1914 in Tennessee with general compliance by 1927. | ||
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| width="25%" | [http://search. | | width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2282 Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909] | ||
| width="65%" | Ancestry Library edition - '''free''' '''at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries'''; [https://www.familysearch.org | | width="65%" | Ancestry Library edition - '''free''' '''at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries'''; [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center] | ||
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==== '''Obtain the Record''' ==== | ==== '''Obtain the Record''' ==== | ||
With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1874-1908 on microfilm available through the [http://www.tn.gov/tsla/history/vital/vital.htm Tennessee State Library and Archives] (includes links to various online collections) and the | With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1874-1908 on microfilm available through the [http://www.tn.gov/tsla/history/vital/vital.htm Tennessee State Library and Archives] (includes links to various online collections) and the Family History Library (search the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search Catalog] under TENNESSEE [COUNTY] VITAL RECORDS).<br> | ||
Delayed birth records after 1910 are available for a fee at the [ | Delayed birth records after 1910 are available for a fee at the [http://health.state.tn.us/vr/PDFs/ph-3061.pdf Office of Vital Records] (PDF file). | ||
<br> '''''There are no restrictions on pre-1910 records.''''' | <br> '''''There are no restrictions on pre-1910 records.''''' | ||
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== '''Births from 1908 thru 1913''' == | == '''Births from 1908 thru 1913''' == | ||
Most counties kept birth records beginning in 1908. Few of these records are available online. [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2491 Chattanooga] '''$''', [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2491 Knoxville] '''$''', [http://register.shelby.tn.us/ Memphis] '''Free''', and [http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nashvillearchives/births81.html Nashville] '''Free''' birth records are indexed online. | Most counties kept birth records beginning in 1908. Few of these records are available online. [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2491 Chattanooga] '''$''', [http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nashvillearchives/birthsco.html Davidson County] '''Free''', [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2491 Knoxville] '''$''', [http://register.shelby.tn.us/ Memphis] '''Free''', and [http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nashvillearchives/births81.html Nashville] '''Free''' birth records are indexed online. | ||
==== '''Obtain the Record''' ==== | ==== '''Obtain the Record''' ==== | ||
With a name, you can locate birth records from 1908-1912 on microfilm available through the [http://www.tn.gov/tsla/history/vital/vital.htm Tennessee State Library and Archives] (includes links to various online collections) and the | With a name, you can locate birth records from 1908-1912 on microfilm available through the [http://www.tn.gov/tsla/history/vital/vital.htm Tennessee State Library and Archives] (includes links to various online collections) and the Family History Library ({{FHL|121072|item|disp=index films 338134-338139, record films 1308011-1308089}}).<br> | ||
<center>[[How to Find Tennessee Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Tennessee Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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==== '''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 [ | With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://health.state.tn.us/vr/PDFs/PH-1654.pdf Tennessee Department of Health] (PDF file) or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/tennessee VitalChek].<br> | ||
<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 an immediate family member. | <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 an immediate family member. | ||
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:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]] | ||
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:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] | :*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] | ||
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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 09:53, 9 July 2013
How to Find United States Birth Records 
Tennessee Births
Statewide registration of births began in 1914 in Tennessee with general compliance by 1927.
Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Births before 1874[edit | edit source]
Before 1874, 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: | ||
Births from 1874 thru 1908[edit | edit source]
In 1874, some Tennessee counties and cities began recording births, but coverage is incomplete. Delayed birth records exist as early as 1869. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in other records.
For births that exist during this time period, try the following databases:
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| Try 1st: | ||||
| Tennessee Births, 1828-1939 | FamilySearch - Free; index only | |||
| Try 2nd: | ||||
| Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||
| At FamilySearch Centers/libraries: | ||||
| Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909 | Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||
| Use Your Ancestry subscription: | ||||
| Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909 | Ancestry subscription version - $, to sign up for a subscription; Obtain a subscription to Ancestry | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No birth record for your ancestor? | Other records with birth information | |||
Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1874-1908 on microfilm available through the Tennessee State Library and Archives (includes links to various online collections) and the Family History Library (search the Catalog under TENNESSEE [COUNTY] VITAL RECORDS).
Delayed birth records after 1910 are available for a fee at the Office of Vital Records (PDF file).
There are no restrictions on pre-1910 records.
Births from 1908 thru 1913[edit | edit source]
Most counties kept birth records beginning in 1908. Few of these records are available online. Chattanooga $, Davidson County Free, Knoxville $, Memphis Free, and Nashville Free birth records are indexed online.
Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
With a name, you can locate birth records from 1908-1912 on microfilm available through the Tennessee State Library and Archives (includes links to various online collections) and the Family History Library (index films 338134-338139, record films 1308011-1308089).
Births after 1913[edit | edit source]
Statewide registration of births began in 1914 in Tennessee. Currently, there are no online indexes to Tennessee births from 1914 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 Tennessee Department of Health (PDF file) 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 an immediate family member.
If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search.