Birth Certificate Processing Time
The processing time for obtaining a birth certificate can vary greatly depending on the state in which the birth occurred. Some states may provide expedited processing options for an additional fee, while others may take several weeks or longer to process a standard request. It is important to check with the specific state’s vital records office for their estimated processing time, as well as to verify the requirements for obtaining a copy of the birth certificate.
Choose your state
Certificate Type
- Vital Records States Processing Time
- Birth Certificate Processing Time
| State | Certificate type | Standard processing | Rush processing | Processing details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | Birth | 7 - 10 days | Not available | See all details |
| Alaska (AK) | Birth | 8 - 9 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Arizona (AZ) | Birth | 5 - 7 days | Not available | See all details |
| Arkansas (AR) | Birth | 10 - 17 days | Not available | See all details |
| California (CA) | Birth | 10 - 12 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Colorado (CO) | Birth | 10 - 11 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Connecticut (CT) | Birth | 12 - 13 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Delaware (DE) | Birth | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| District of Columbia (DC) | Birth | 2 - 4 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Florida (FL) | Birth | 5 - 10 days | 2 - 3 days | See all details |
| Georgia (GA) | Birth | 8 - 10 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Hawaii (HI) | Birth | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Idaho (ID) | Birth | 2 - 4 weeks | 1 - 2 weeks | See all details |
| Illinois (IL) | Birth | 12 - 15 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Indiana (IN) | Birth | 12 - 16 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Iowa (IA) | Birth | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Kansas (KS) | Birth | 7 - 10 days | Not available | See all details |
| Kentucky (KY) | Birth | 30 - 35 days | Not available | See all details |
| Louisiana (LA) | Birth | 8 - 10 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Maine (ME) | Birth | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Maryland (MD) | Birth | 6 - 7 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Massachusetts (MA) | Birth | 30 - 35 days | 10 - 15 days | See all details |
| Michigan (MI) | Birth | 4 - 5 weeks | 2 - 3 weeks | See all details |
| Minnesota (MN) | Birth | 2 - 3 weeks | 5 - 10 days | See all details |
| Mississippi (MS) | Birth | 4 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Missouri (MO) | Birth | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Montana (MT) | Birth | 2 - 3 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Nebraska (NE) | Birth | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Nevada (NV) | Birth | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New Hampshire (NH) | Birth | 3 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New Jersey (NJ) | Birth | 12 - 14 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New Mexico (NM) | Birth | 8 - 12 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New York (NY) | Birth | 20 - 24 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| New York City (NYC) | Birth | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| North Carolina (NC) | Birth | 13 - 15 months | Not available | See all details |
| North Dakota (ND) | Birth | 5 - 10 days | Not available | See all details |
| Ohio (OH) | Birth | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Oklahoma (OK) | Birth | 10 - 11 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Oregon (OR) | Birth | 10 - 12 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | Birth | 2 - 3 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Rhode Island (RI) | Birth | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| South Carolina (SC) | Birth | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| South Dakota (SD) | Birth | 2 - 5 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Tennessee (TN) | Birth | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Texas (TX) | Birth | 5 - 6 weeks | 3 - 5 weeks | See all details |
| Utah (UT) | Birth | 3 - 4 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Vermont (VT) | Birth | 10 - 20 days | Not available | See all details |
| Virginia (VA) | Birth | 4 - 6 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Washington (WA) | Birth | 6 - 8 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| West Virginia (WV) | Birth | 5 - 20 days | Not available | See all details |
| Wisconsin (WI) | Birth | 1 - 2 weeks | Not available | See all details |
| Wyoming (WY) | Birth | 3 - 5 days | Not available | See all details |