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 === Birth Records  ===
-For more information on this topic see [[How to Find Birth Information in Utah]]<br>
+For more information on this topic see [[How to Find Birth Information in Utah]] and the [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/birth.htm Research Guide to Birth Records] (Utah State Archives)<br>
-State registration of births and deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the births and deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also.
+State registration of births and deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the births and deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices.
-'''County Records'''
+==== County Records ====
-Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. Check the Wiki under the county for further records and information.
+Although a few counties and cities kept earlier records, most began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. Records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office, with microfilm copies at the Family History Library and the Utah State Archives. Since 1905, births and deaths registered locally have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics. Some of the local county vital records offices have retained copies of these records. Check the Wiki under the county for further records and information.
-The Family History Library has copies of most of the county birth and death records from 1898 to 1905 and more recent records for some counties.
+==== State Records ====
-'''State Records'''
+*Pre-1905—present:
+**Delayed Birth Certificates and Index,Utah Division of Vital Records and Statistics (for births that occurred less than 100 years ago) and the Utah State Archives (births 100 years ago or more).<ref>''Delayed Birth Certificates Index,'' 1941—Present, Series 81438. Utah Vital Records and Statistics, 288 N. 146 W. SLC, Utah 84114-1012</ref><br>Individuals who were born before 1905, or who did not have a birth certificate may have applied for a delayed birth certificate. Vital Records began issuing delayed birth certificates on a standard form in 1941, though a number of delayed certificates were registered as early as 1916. The date span covers the dates of filing, but the actual birth dates go as far back as 1878. The records give genealogical information such as name, birth place and date, sex, and parents.
-*'''Pre 1905—Present''':''Delayed Birth Certificates and Index,'' Utah Department of Health. State Archives.<ref>Information from Description of ''Delayed Birth Certificates Index,'' 1941—Present, Series 81438. Utah State Vital Records and Statistics, 288 N. 146 W. SLC, Utah 84114-1012</ref>
+*1905—present: Certified copies of Birth Certificates<br>
+[http://health.utah.gov/vitalrecords/ Utah State Department of Health]<br>288 North 1460 West Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84114<br>Telephone: 801-538-6105<br>For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records.
-:Individuals who were born before 1905, or who did not have a birth certificate may have applied for a delayed birth certificate. The Bureau of Vital Records began issuing delayed birth certificates in 1941. The date span covers the dates of filing, but the actual birth dates go as far back as 1878. The records give genealogical information such as name, birth place and date, sex, parents.
+*1905-present minus 100 years: Anyone may inspect and obtain a copy of a birth certificate more than 100 years old. The Utah State Archives preserves and digitizes birth certificates for online access at [http://archives.utah.gov] and a number of other sites, including FamilySearch and Ancestry.com.
-<br>
-*'''1905—present''': Birth Records
-'''[http://health.utah.gov/vitalrecords/ Utah State Department of Health]'''<br>288 North 1460 West Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84114<br>Telephone: 801-538-6105<br>
-:For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records.
 ==== Adoption Records  ====
-Utah law permits public access to adoption records over 100 years old.<ref>[http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE78B/htm/78B06_014100.htm Utah Code 1953 78B-6-141 (2)(e)].</ref> Records of adoptions are found in probate registers, record books and case files. The Utah State Archives holds such records for many counties, more detail on their [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/adoptions.htm Adoptions Research Guide].
+Utah law permits public access to adoption records over 100 years old.<ref>[http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE78B/htm/78B06_014100.htm Utah Code 1953 78B-6-141 (2)(e)].</ref> Records of adoptions are found in probate registers, record books and case files. The Utah State Archives holds such records for many counties, more detail on their [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/adoptions.htm Research Guide to Adoptions].
 === Marriage Records  ===