What identification do I need to bring to obtain a birth certificate?

Identification must be provided by every requestor – even if the vital records representative personally knows the customer making the request.  No exceptions.  When obtaining a birth certificate, bring the following:

 

ONE item from the following list:               

  • Current driver’s license including issue & expiration date
  • Current passport
  • Military ID card
  • Alien, temporary or permanent resident card
  • Employment authorization card
  • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship or Citizenship ID card
  • **ID must include photo.  Only Tennessee residents age 65 and older are not required to have photo on ID.**

 

OR

 

TWO items from the following list:

  • Current pay stub or W2
  • Expired driver’s license (within 1 year)
  • Vehicle registration name & current address
  • Voter registration card
  • Military Discharge (DD214)
  • Utility bill, bank statement or deposit slip with name & current address
  • Medical record
  • Application page of an insurance policy
  • Signed social security card
  • For persons with stolen IDs, please provide a copy of a police report or other official documents which support the theft.

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