Tennessee Office of Vital Records

Category: Office of Vital Records

Address: 710 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243, USA

Phone: +16156854700

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Rocky Ruehling

Oct 11, 2022

Not sure why this place has a phone… or voicemail… called twice, left two voicemails… not a word. Said turn around is 6 to 8 weeks… been 12..

Mary Valcarcel

Oct 5, 2022

I needed certified copies of a couple of documents and put it off for a while because I was dreading going to the Vital Records office based on some of the reviews. Wow! I was so pleasantly surprised!! From the moment I walked in to their office till the minutes I left I had a great experience. When I arrived the security officer greeted me and was super helpful. There were two people in line in front of me and two windows were open with customers at each window. I was expecting a long wait but it took only 3 or 4 minutes. The lady in the middle window was awesome. I'm sorry I didn't get her name but I was there on Monday, October 3rd at around 10 AM. Anyway, once I explained what I needed she checked my paperwork and asked me to take a seat and wait till she called me back up to the window. Again I was expecting a long wait but she was lightening fast. It couldn't have been more than another 3 or 4 minutes and my documents were ready. The entire process took a total of maybe 10 to 15 minutes and I was out the door and on my way. A couple of things I want to mention... Because I'm not a fan of driving downtown now that there's a gazillion people living in Nashville, I parked at Publix on 8th Avenue and took an Uber to Vital Records. Second, I downloaded the forms I needed and filled them out before I arrived and I think that helped. And again I'm sorry for not getting the name of the person who helped me but if you have to go to Vital Records, try for the lady in the middle window. She's awesome!

Kaisha Bain

Sep 28, 2022

They never answer the phone. I live in Memphis and now Im going to have to drive all the way to Nashville to figure out why we haven't received a corrected birth certificate by mail. I am very upset with this. Then again, Tennessee as a whole is just a trashy place

Julie Saunders

Sep 21, 2022

Fast to cash a money order. I am out of state now and need a form that takes IF 90 days. It's been 6 months with no call back or email....or the form I need.

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Questions & Answers

How long does it take to get a birth certificate replaced?

Kay C | Oct 16, 2017
Bonnie Mccrary | Oct 16, 2018

We need to get a copy of a birth certificate who was born in Altamont, TN. on July 20 1972 and we would like to come to the office @ 710 James Robertson Pkwy and pick up as we need this pretty quickly. Please advise if this is possible to do in 1 day and how much the cost is and what documentation will be needed.

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who do I make check out to to recieve a new birth certificate and what do all I need to send?

Emalyn Watson | Oct 16, 2018
Latoya Jones | Oct 15, 2020

A copy of your driver license or Picture ID a money order payable to the state you were born then need you fill out a birth certificate form that way they will know which state to send your money order copy of your driver license too

How much for a copy of a birth certificate when picked up on person

Tracy Foster | Oct 16, 2017
Timothy Lee Cope | Oct 16, 2018

15.oo in person

Where to get a copy of your marriage license

Janice E. Gordon | Oct 16, 2017
Laura Alexander | Feb 17, 2022

I got it at the Davidson county clerk office

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Does anyone ever actually answer the phone at Tennessee Vital Records?

Rachel Doyle | Oct 16, 2018
MeMe | Oct 16, 2019

I have been trying to get through for months. Can't get a resolution to a death. Where does one go if they won't respond!!

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Can I pay for my sons birth certificate with a check and have someone else pick it up for me ?

Mel'Lisa Wildeman | Oct 16, 2018
Richard Wilson | Oct 15, 2020

give the web site I need For a Birth Certificate?

How long does it take to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate ?

Larry McBryde | Oct 16, 2018
Marilyn Bailey | Oct 16, 2018

My son Michael A Macklin Jr.was born in Memphis Tenn and needs a copy of his birth certificate I send it off on Tuesday and haven't heard anything about it

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I need to get several copies of the death certificate of my late wife. How do I obtain them? Thank you in advance.

James Wallace | Oct 16, 2019
David Vaughn | Oct 16, 2019

701 James Robertson right on the corner Rosa Parks Nashville Tennessee right by Bicentennial Park

I am from Indianapolis Indiana. How can I get my birth certificate here.

Evan Washington | Oct 16, 2018
Rae vee | Oct 16, 2018

Order online possibly by phone

how much does it cost

Debra White | Oct 16, 2018
Benton McDonough | Oct 16, 2018

$15

How much do a birth certificate cost

Sadie McDaniel | Oct 15, 2021
LISSA LISSA | Oct 15, 2021

It was $15, that office was closed. I had to go to Lentz Public Health Dept on Charlotte Ave

How do I get a death certificate quickly?

Cheri Henderson | Oct 15, 2020
DeAnna Peavy | Oct 15, 2020

go to Lentz clinic on Charolette street their vital records is open and you can get a copy the same day.

how long does it take to get birth certificate

Josephine Hill | Oct 16, 2019
Foxy Fan Numder 1 | Oct 15, 2020

Liesa jenkins .how can I get another aplication for certificate of birth?

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HOW DO I GET A BIRTH CERTIFICATE,

A Google User | Oct 8, 2022
Mary Valcarcel | Oct 8, 2022

Go to their website and either fill out the proper form and send it through the mail with the fee or go to their office on James Robertson Pkwy. If you go to the office you will get it that day. I'm not sure how long it takes by mail.

Is the office of vital records open? I have been trying to contact them for weeks and no one answers or responds. I'm considering driving to Nashville (2+ hours) to get help, but I saw someone posted a few weeks ago that the office was closed?!

Audrey Hebbeler | Sep 15, 2022
Yulanda Pillow | Sep 15, 2022

It was open when I was on site as well. No waiting and I was in and out in 15 minutes for a copy of my birth certificate and marriage certificate.

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How do I get a replacement Social Security Card for my son.

Nancy Miller | Sep 15, 2022
Karin Maxwell | Sep 15, 2022

You can do it online but must submit original documents ( birth cert) they will return them

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How long does it take to get an old birth certificate

Linda Carmicle | May 18, 2022
Tim Davis | Jun 17, 2022

Most of the time just a few minutes unless something has changed.

can a family member other then the mother get a copy for a nephew , that is living in a different place and need a copy of birth certificate ?

Liliana Rodriguez | Mar 19, 2022
Lorne N (Jus Browsing) | Mar 19, 2022

No, only parents can get a Birth Certificate, unless you have custody of the person you are trying to get the Birth Certificate for.

I live over sea can I request my divorce paper and how long it will take

Bashar Jamal | Dec 19, 2021
Jeff Parker | Dec 19, 2021

If you need the official divorce record, you need to get it from the courthouse.

What is the procedure to get a replacement birth certificate?

John Akers Jr. | Nov 19, 2021
Amanda Churchill | Nov 19, 2021

We just had to show id and fill out a form it was quite easy

can i get my origiainal marriage certifacte

Scott Renner | Oct 15, 2021
Terry Taylor | Oct 15, 2021

You get a certified copy. Just like the original.

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My son name is spell wrong on birth certificate is missing and r Keathric Brown

Rosie Wilson | Oct 15, 2021
Charlene Harrison | Oct 15, 2021

Vital Records can help you with this. Show the clerk a document with the child's name on it.

How long does it take to get a copy of a death certificate in Tennessee. Tia

Mark Mounts | Oct 15, 2021
Misty Mitchell | Oct 15, 2021

I was there to get a birth certificate and it only took me about 10 minutes

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I have a question how can I get my daughter's birth certificate she is 2 months almost 3 months and I still don't have her birth certificate, what do I have to do to get it?

Casandra Lazo | Oct 15, 2021
Eddie Thompson | Oct 15, 2021

I went to the office in person and completed one page of information and showed them my driver's license. It is $15 per certificate. I went around 4 in the afternoon and I was in and out in about 15 minutes.

How do I find "Birth Parents"???? I was adopted in 1962, & would like to find my blood before I die. I need to know who I am.

Robert Lynch | Oct 15, 2020
Joey Riso | Oct 15, 2021

https://sos.tn.gov/products/tsla/how-do-i-find-adoption-records I've done it. Be prepared for things to take a while, though - and that's without the additional delays due to COVID.

what is the cost and time frame to obtain a death certificate in tennessee

Morris Finley | Oct 15, 2020
Kari Greer | Oct 15, 2020

It's best to call the Dept. I went to the 710 james Robertson location and you are not allowed to enter the building. Online, it can give you further detail as well. I suggest to call them.

Can i obtain my husband death certificate from this location? Would be very greatful if someone would please let me know and thank you and God Bless Everyone

April Duncan | Oct 15, 2020
Michelle Armstrong | Oct 15, 2020

I am sorry for your loss. I went to 710 James Robertson Parkway on 7/24/20 to try to get a death certificate, but they sent me to the Lentz Public Health Center (2500 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37209 615-340-5616) for the death certificate. There was a $15 fee and it took about 15 minutes. Best wishes.

How do I track a birth certificate after its been ordered?

Cassie Miller | Oct 15, 2020
Mr.& Mrs. Laratta | Oct 15, 2020

You would have to call and see if they attached a tracking number but I think it may take a week or two depending on where you live.

Can I get a copy of my divorce from Nashville if that's where I got divorce, and how do I go about that

Janice Hollingworth | Oct 15, 2020
Daniel Richardson | Oct 15, 2020

Yes, just stop in & fill out form. Not that expensive either.

Can I get a birth certificate there if I was born in another state.

Halo Gold | Oct 15, 2020
Alicia Nixon | Oct 15, 2020

I believe you can however it will take longer to recieve bc its a process to go through.

My son is on his daughter's birth certificate and he has custody. But his last name is not on the certificate. Her mother's last name is. How do we change her last name on her birth certificate?

Linda Price | Oct 15, 2020
Kim Miers | Oct 15, 2020

I'd say to go to the Office of Public Records... Bring all of YOUR ID & stuff to PROVE... Hope I helped!

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Will this be a photo copy or a certified copy with the raised emblem and everything on it

Shamteri Jordan | Oct 15, 2020
Daniel Richardson | Oct 15, 2020

I think mine was a photo copy, it was stamped. I'm not sure if the raised emblem is available

Where do I get the application for a Certified Copy of My Birth Certificate. I was born 9-28-1946

Steve Burkhalter | Oct 15, 2020
Robert Thomas | Oct 15, 2020

TN Vital Records 710 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN

How do I check on a divorce decree

Virginia Phillips | Oct 15, 2020
Daniel Richardson | Oct 15, 2020

Go in, speak with rep - they will be able to assist you. You will have to submit form requesting divorce decree. Not sure the cost.

Hello, how long does it take for birth certificates to arrive?

Foxy Fan Numder 1 | Oct 15, 2020
Tanner Stanton | Oct 15, 2020

6 to 8 weeks on average.

How do u find out about a brith record that I done payed for it's been a month

Telesa Lopez | Oct 16, 2019
Tina Myers | Oct 16, 2019

Call them

I sent in to get brith record for my children and never received it how do I get them I sent on money order for both children

Telesa Lopez | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

I don't know but recommend that you contact them by phone.

How can I found out if somebody is deceased without buying a death certificate

ava belton | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

If you know the city in which the person died, you may be able to find an obituary in the local newspaper. Otherwise, a search for the official death record maintained by the state has a standard $15 fee.

Need a copy of my childrens social security card and birth certificate. What do I have to do and where is the fastest way to get them and cost

Chance Mayfield | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

Local health department for birth certificate, or request online at TN.gov/health

Hello. I'm English & live in the UK. I married in Nashville on 17th Jan 2004, sadly I am now divorcing. I have a copy of my marriage Certificate but i do not have a copy of the Vital Statistics Page. How do I get hold of one please??

Jane Ibbott | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

Online applications for forms at TN.gov/health/documents/vital-records

My aunts name is misspelled on her birth certificate and she has called to get it fixed. How long does it normally take and can you drive to Nashville and get it fixed also and get it the same day

Tonya Babb | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

You can get a copy printed at the Nashville office or at your local health department within 5 minutes, assuming change has been processed and your aunt has given you all the info needed to access her records.

I’m doing my family tree need birth records of great grandfather..trying to find out what parents name. How do I do that

Sherell Maggitt | Oct 16, 2019
michael schwabe | Oct 16, 2019

Grandfather's birth certificate? Unsure of how much documentation you have.

I paid $47 online to request my BC. do i still need to include any payment when i mail in my documnets?

Earl McCormick | Oct 16, 2019
Luke Guthrie | Oct 16, 2019

No

If you are sending documents of a name change is it faster to drop it off at the building myself or mailing?

Drew Kindall | Oct 16, 2019
Luke Guthrie | Oct 16, 2019

Probably at the office

I applied for birth certificate for my son today. I was charged for it but did not get the application to print out. I called left message no call back. Don't know what else to do.

Barbara Norton | Oct 16, 2019
Luke Guthrie | Oct 16, 2019

Go back down there fill the applications out while you are there and make sure they call you you can go up to the window when no one is up there .

Do I need to go here to look up property lines?

Daisy Page | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

No, vital records only have info on birth, death, adoption, marriage and divorce. Local government property assessor or local registrar of deeds would have this, not state government.

how do I get a copy of a death certificate

A Google User | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

Call or visit any local health Dept, and they can process your request.

I need 2 original Birth Certificates ASAP, what is the process, the prices and how long does it take?

Frank Russell | Oct 16, 2019
Ryan Bowman | Oct 16, 2019

If your adopted it takes 2 to 3 weeks to come to you. Its 15 for normal and 30 for adopted

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How do I get a copy of my child's birth certificate by overnight mail

Alexis_ XoXo_ | Oct 16, 2019
Yogendra Joshi | Oct 16, 2019

Not sure about overnight mail, but there is an payable expedited service which you could utilize to get sooner. The best way is to just show up in the office and collect in person. Did it last week, and took hardly 20mins in and out.

i want to remove the father name off the birth certificate but there’s no communication between us both how can i get that done ?

Ashly Martinez | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to that; however, you can call that office and speak to someone who will be able to provide the information you need.

I want to revert to my maiden name. How do I go about it?

Sylvia Trenell Garner Giordano | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

Take a copy of birth certificate, marriage certificate and divorce decree to your local court registrar, complete request for name change (there is probably a service fee). Once local registrar has completed the change, get a copy of that document and provide to health department, which will record the change and update your record.

What do I need to bring with me to get a new original Birth certificate for my son who was born in MI? I do not have his soc card either, but I do know the number.

Katy K | Oct 16, 2019
michael schwabe | Oct 16, 2019

You will have to deal with MI. They only have TN birth certificate.

Can I pick up a birth certificate for my grown child?

Debbie Ontiveros | Oct 16, 2019
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2019

If you have proof that you have permission to access that record (since the child is an adult, he/she must authorize you to recieve the information).

does vital records have a copy of a person blood type

Linda Henry | Oct 16, 2018
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2018

No

If I came in to the office of vital records to get a copy of my fathers death certificat, how long would it take to get it.

A Google User | Oct 16, 2018
Liesa Jenkins | Oct 16, 2018

If all ibfo has bern provided by medical examiner, no more than 30 minutes

How long does it take to get a birth certificate

Josephine Foster | Oct 16, 2018
Yazan Al-Zubeidi | Oct 16, 2019

Is it issued after 6 weeks exactly? Or it may come before?

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I as a parent - my name is listed incorrectly on her birth certificate. how do i get this fixed?

Tiffani Ransom | Oct 16, 2018
Benton McDonough | Oct 16, 2018

I am happy to assist you. You can reach me at: [email protected].

How do I obtain a copy of marriage license from Knoxville, TN. The online record is charging me $170. I know this can't be right.

Accension Marketing | Oct 16, 2018
L | Oct 16, 2018

Make sure that you are on the Vitalcheck website. Mine costs a bit but I chose the cheapest method of getting it to me.

How do I get the dates of previous divorces?

William Tanner | Oct 16, 2018
L | Oct 16, 2018

should be able to pull up court records for the county it was done in

HOW MUCH DO A BIRTH CERTICATE COST?

RENEE KELLY | Oct 16, 2018
Emily Moore | Oct 16, 2018

I think $15

I need a copy of a birth certificate for someone born in Elyria, Ohio. I have recently moved to TN, and lost it during the move. I was told by 2 people that I have to go back to Ohio to get one. Is there any way I can get one without traveling?

Courtney Pizzillo | Oct 16, 2018
Rae vee | Oct 16, 2018

You can try googling Ohio vital records Or possibly the Elyria health department

How does one get a death certificate?

Gilbert Thompson | Oct 16, 2018
Letty Kalley | Oct 16, 2018

How do I get a death cert.on my sister

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Must the 1st birth certificate be ordered thru the mail?

Sherie Williams | Oct 16, 2018
Benton McDonough | Oct 16, 2018

No, you can go to the main office and obtain one in person. $15.00.

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I sent in a request for a certified copy of my marriage certificate. The check I sent was deposited on Feb 8th but I never received anything. How do I resolve this.

C. Land | Oct 16, 2018
Sam Eliopoulos | Oct 16, 2018

My wife has had this happen multiple times. If you figure it out, please let me know.

Could I go here to get my child’s social security number? Just need a copy for taxes.

Jake Carter | Oct 16, 2018
Crysta | Oct 16, 2018

You need to go to a social security office with a copy of their birth certificate.

What do o need to bring to see my adoption records?

Amanda Williams | Oct 16, 2018
Brandon Carvalho | Oct 16, 2018

I would call them and find out.

Do I have to give my child my last name if the father isn't present at time of filling out the birth certificate

Candi Maddox | Oct 16, 2018
Mel'Lisa Wildeman | Oct 16, 2018

No you do not. You can give your child his last name or yours. If you give him yours and decide to change it at a later time to his you will have to go through legal measures to determine the paternity by court order.

When I had my daughter they put my married name instead of maiden name on her birth certificate how can I change that

Jay Gilhooly | Oct 16, 2017

This will vary by state of birth, for TN, please submit the following: A signed and notarized affidavit showing the full name, date of birth the data as it is shown on the certificate and the data as it should be correctly listed. A copy of the parent’s birth certificate which supports the amendment request. A check or money order for the required amendment fee. If you want a certified copy of the amended certificate please include an additional fee for the copy (current fees on the website). If this is an error please come into your local health department or the central office.

How much does it cost to get a replacement if I do it as a walk-in?

casey al-hechami | Oct 16, 2017
Jay Gilhooly | Oct 16, 2017

15 dollars for a search of the birth records with a certified copy provided at no charge if the search is successful.

What do I need to do and have to correct the spelling of middle and last name on birth certificate

Kerry Geanes | Oct 16, 2017
Jay Gilhooly | Oct 16, 2017

It depends on the age. Generally, documentation of the correct name, a form, and an affidavit (a signed notarized statement). Come into the central office or any local health department for more help.

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