Birth Certificate

New parents don't automatically receive a copy of their child's birth certificate. We recommend that you get a copy as soon after the birth as possible. This will help you ensure that the birth was registered properly by the medical facility and that the information on the certificate is correct.

There are several ways of ordering birth certificates: online, by phone, by mail, and in-person via our automated kiosks.

Walk-up services are available:

• Monday and Tuesday 9 am–1 pm
• Wednesday 9 am–3:30 pm
• Thursday and Friday 9 am–1 pm

An appointment is required for the following services:

• Domestic Partnership Registration
• Domestic Partner Termination
• Acknowledgment of Paternity

View our normal hours of operation and service options.

Residents can access the new DC Health headquarters via the following public transportation options:

• Closest Metro Station: Anacostia (Green Line)
• Closest Bus Routes: C11, C15, C23, C31, C41, and C51
• Closest Bikeshare Station: Anacostia Metro, Pleasant Street & MLK Jr. Avenue SE

Shipping Notice 

* The DC Health Vital Records Division is responsible for orders from the moment payment is successfully processed until the package is handed over to the selected shipping carrier (USPS or UPS). Once the package is in the carrier's possession, any delays, damages, or transit issues fall outside our control, and customers will need to address claims directly with the carrier.