Oklahoma Birth Certificates From Oklahoma Vital Records Service

Oklahoma Birth Certificate Types

Certified Birth Certificate - Certified copies of birth certificates that may be used for practically all legal purposes, including proof of citizenship, school enrollment, personal identification, passports, social security, and employment. Birth certificates are available for all births since 1908. Vital Records Service
Heirloom Birth Certificate - This copy can be used for informational purposes only. Heirloom birth certificates are typically used for display, as they come in a dark blue trim with a gold and silver state seal.

Certified Birth Certificate

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Heirloom Birth Certificate

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Who can order?

Oklahoma is a closed record state, meaning birth certificates are not part of public records. This means only the following individuals may secure a certified copy of a birth certificate after filling out the forms, paying the appropriate fees, and providing the necessary legal documents and identification:

The person named on the record (registrant)

The registrant’s parent/s listed on the record

The registrant’s immediate family (spouse, step parent, grandparent or adult child/grandchild of the registrant along with a signed authorization from the registrant and a copy of the registrant’s ID if they are 18 or older)

Legal guardians

Legal representatives of the named individuals

Pursuant of a court order

Oklahoma Vital Records Service Agency Information

Oklahoma Vital Records Service

The Oklahoma Vital Records Service keeps records and issues certificates of vital events, such as birth, death, stillbirth, marriage, and divorce. Birth records are available for births that occurred starting 1908.

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