In Cobb County

The Cobb Public Health Vital Records Office provides access to birth certificates for individuals born in most counties in Georgia.

Who can receive a certified copy of a birth certificate?

In Georgia, only certain people are entitled to a certified copy of a birth certificate. According to Georgia law and the Department of Human Resources, the person(s) entitled to a certificate is:

  • The person named on the certificate
  • The parents listed on the certificate
  • The authorized legal guardian or agent, grandparent, adult child, adult sibling or spouse of the person named on the certificate.
What must you provide to receive a certified copy of a birth certificate?

The person requesting a certified copy of a birth record must provide the appropriate fee and a signed request that includes the following information:

  • Photo ID: Passport, Driver's License, U.S. Military ID, Employment ID, State of Georgia ID, Foreign Passport
  • Full name of person shown on the birth certificate (last name at birth if female)
  • Date of birth (month, day, year)
  • Place of birth (hospital, city, county)
  • Full name of mother (include mother's maiden name)
  • Full name of father
  • Relationship to the person named on the birth certificate request
  • The number (full size) of certificates requested
Fees
Search fee (includes one certified copy, if the record is found on file) $25.00
Additional certifications of same record ordered at the same time $5.00
Requesting a Certificate

When requesting a certificate by mail, you may pay by money order made payable to Cobb County Public Health. Do not send cash in the mail. Be sure to include a copy of your Photo ID.

When requesting a birth certificate in person, you may pay by money order, credit card (MC and Visa only), debit card, or cash.

Georgia law requires that a search fee be received before a certified copy of a birth certificate can be issued. Payment of the fee is necessary at the time of service and search fees are non-refundable.

In Douglas County

The Douglas County Probate Court, Vital Records Office, provides access to birth certificates for individuals born in Douglas County.

The mailing address and phone number for the office is shown below: