Records
Birth & death certificates
Order certified copies of vital records, delivered in five business days.
01About this service
About this service
Certified copies of birth and death certificates, for passports, benefits, school or estates.
The Bureau of Vital Statistics keeps every birth and death recorded in Leonida since 1917. Certified copies are printed on security paper and mailed within five business days.
Who it’s for
- People born in Leonida, for their own birth certificate
- Parents, spouses, children and legal representatives
- Funeral homes and executors, for death certificates
02How it works
3 steps, start to finish.
Step 1: Place your order
Give the name on the record, the date and county of the event and your relationship to the person.
Step 2: Prove your identity
Upload a photo of your ID. Birth records less than 125 years old are only issued to eligible people.
Step 3: Receive the copies
Copies are mailed within five business days, or ready the same day at a county health office.
03What to prepare
Have these ready.
- Full name, date and county of birth or death
- Parents’ names, for a birth certificate
- A valid photo ID
Ways to do it
- Online
Orders with identity check, delivered by mail.
- In person
Same-day copies at county health department offices.
- By mail
Form VS-26 with a copy of your ID and a check.
Online services are open around the clock. Keep the confirmation you receive: it is your proof of filing.
04Questions
Frequently asked questions
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Who runs this service
Questions about your case? Leonida.gov can help.
Service centers open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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