Vital Records and Genealogy Information
Upcoming Vital Statistics Office Closure Dates
Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday, closing at 11:45 a.m.
Office of Vital Statistics
275 E. Main St., 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-4212
Office hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday, excluding official state holidays.
Orders received after 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time will be processed the next business day.
Contact Info Purchase Options FAQs
Kentucky's Vital Statistics Law, enacted by the General Assembly in 1910, provides for and legalizes the registration of births and deaths.
The Office of Vital Statistics does not have records of births or deaths prior to 1911, except delayed records of births for those born before 1911 which have been established by affidavits and documentary evidence.
Central registration of marriages and divorces began in Kentucky in June 1958. The Office of Vital Statistics does not have records of marriages or divorces prior to 1958. To inquire about marriage certificates prior to June 1958, please call the county clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued. To inquire about divorce certificates prior to June 1958, please call the circuit county clerk that granted the divorce decree.
The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, P.O. Box 537, 300 Coffee Tree Road, Frankfort, KY 40602, (502) 564-8300, has birth and death records for the cities of Louisville, Lexington, Covington and Newport, which enacted records collection ordinances before 1911. KDLA also has birth and death records (statewide coverage) prior to 1911 and 1911-1957 death records (statewide coverage).
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Please read the Business Procedures for Accepting Walk-In/Mail/Phone Orders for further information.
Vital statistics is located on the first floor in the main lobby of the former Cabinet for Human Resources Building.
Phone number: To contact Vital Statistics for information or to amend certificates, call (502) 564-4212. To order with a credit card, call toll-free (800) 241-8322. Or order by fax at (866) 283-7477. Please go to VitalChek.com to obtain fax applications under Order Methods.
Mailing address:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 E. Main St., 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
Parking: Designated visitor and handicapped parking is located at the front of the lower (basement)-level main parking lot and on the first floor-level lot. Because of building security, all visitors must enter at the first floor lobby under the canopy.
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Cost of certificates:
Birth: $10 US per certificate;
Death, Marriage and Divorce: $6 US per certificate
Purchase a certificate online, by phone or by FAX. These orders will be processed through VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek is an independent company that the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics has partnered with to provide you with this service. Warning, Kentucky Vital Statistics only contracts with VitalChek for online and telephone ordering and cannot vouch for other websites or services. A credit card is required for payment. You also can order online using the Order Vital Records Online-VitalChek button on the left side of this page to start your order or visit the VitalChek website. You can reach VitalChek by phone at (800) 241-8322 (an additional fee is charged by VitalChek for telephone service). VitalChek accepts all major credit cards including American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. VitalChek uses UPS for faster delivery. If a rush delivery is necessary, request delivery by UPS when placing orders for vital records. Additional fees are charged for UPS service.
In Person: Stop in our office at 275 E. Main St. in Frankfort to complete an application for a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday-Friday. For further information, please read the Business Procedures for Accepting Walk-In/Mail/Phone Orders.
Directions to Vital Statistics Office
Map of Vital Statistics Office Location
By Mail: Mail a check or money order (no cash) payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer along with the necessary information to:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 E. Main St., 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621.
Please include a return address on the envelope and the application form. Funds must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. For further information, please read the Business Procedures for Accepting Walk-In/Mail/Phone Orders.
Processing Time: In most cases, orders are filled within five to seven business days. However, some orders may take longer; therefore, please allow up to 30 working days for processing of all type of certificates ordered through the mail.
Birth Records: Expect longer delays during peak request periods from May through September. We recommend requesting certified copies of birth certificates early to avoid delays for those planning retirement and for certificates needed for sports programs, travel/passports, school enrollment and other reasons.
Death Records: There may be delays in issuing new certified death certificates if the original certificate is not promptly filed in Frankfort by the funeral home.
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