People have their own reasons why they would like to get a Birth Certificate Replacement. In North Dakota this is controlled by the North Dakota’s Department of Health. This department has set very strict requirements before they issue you with a new copy of your birth certificate or that of your child. You can order for your new birth certificate using a number of methods namely:
- Online
- By fax
- By mail
- In person
Requirements before getting your Birth Certificate replaced in North Dakota
- You need to have a valid copy of your photo ID, driver’s license, passport, tribal id, military id or your visa.
- In case you lack a valid photo ID then you will need at least two of the following documents: your current utility bill, your Social Security card, your car title or registration or the previous years federal tax return.
- You have to be either the child if you are over the age of 16 or the mother/father who is listed in the birth certificate. Any other individual will have to either have a court order or any relevant legal document before ordering the replacement.
- You will have to pay the fee amount required using either a money order or credit card. For a single copy the charge is normally $7 or more and additional copies come at $4. 00 each.
Ordering for your Birth Certificate replacement online
Ordering your certificate online is very easy the following steps should be followed.
- You will have to log onto the site for application of birth certificates by providing your email address or phone number and the relevant password then order for a certificate.
- On the link provided you will click on “Add Birth Certificate” and provide all information that is requested regarding the birth certificate you want to replace then click “Update.”
- After this you click on “Checkout.” And give your billing and shipping address. If you use first class mail then you will not be charged.
- You will then be required to give your credit card information after which you click on the submit button. Because a copy of your photo ID is necessary, you will be given an email address and a fax number to submit it.
Ordering for your Birth Certificate replacement via fax
This process is much easier. All you have to do is:
- Download the application needed for requesting the birth certificate.
- After this you will complete the form given will all the necessary details including your mailing address and credit card information. You may choose to submit a copy of your photo ID via fax or you may just notarize the application.
- After doing this you will have to fax the information to (701) 328-1850 and wait for the certificate.
Ordering for your Birth Certificate replacement via mail
Ordering via mail is very similar to ordering by fax:
- First you download the application for requesting the certificate.
- You complete all the details needed including the credit card information if you will pay using this method.
- After this you send a check or a money order to ND Department of Health if this is your preferred method of payment.
Once you have completed this you will mail the form to
Division of Vital Records
600 E. Boulevards Ave. – Dept. 301
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200
Ordering for your Birth Certificate replacement in person
For you to order in person you have to visit the Vital Records Office that is located at the State Capitol Building in Bismarck. The office is in room 118 of the judicial wing and is open all through the day. In side the office you will be asked to fill the relevant form, provide your photo identification and pay $7 for the service. This method is the fastest as you will get your certificate within a few minutes.



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