Staff is polite but no one is on the same page. They all have different answers for everything. Lack of knowledge here is unreal.
Edit- 5 months later and still didnt receive what we were getting. Laziest company ever. Would give zero stars if could.
james robinson
Aug 28, 2022
Quick and easy and customer service is excellent I'm talking about Harrisburg Philadelphia just sucks 😢
Angela Dinish
Aug 10, 2022
I have never had an issue with viral records in Harrisburg!! They've always been pleasant to me. How you treat them is how you'll get treated.
Bill Patton
Jul 6, 2022
Social Security office. Great staff and Guards. Thanks
Why would you need social security card to get birth certificate. I have the notification birth certificate. but need the so called real one to get new drivers license in Virginia
I need a birth certificate for a passport. Mine is only a Notice of Birth and not acceptable. What do I need to bring with me if I come to your Harrisburg office.
Teresa Dobson | Oct 22, 2018
Jacinda Gerald | Oct 22, 2018
I'd and SS card
Can I pickup the birth certificate on the same day
You need a driver's license or government ID with a photo that includes your mailing address. If you don't have one of those then you can provide two current documents that have your name and current address.
Is there an office close to Harrisburg that does same day birth certificates?
Sherry Dull | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
The Harrisburg office offers same day service.
How do I change how my name is spelled? It was spelled wrong on my birth Cerf. and now its spelled wrong on everything . my mother always taught me to spell another way.never have I spelled like on my birth cerf. so I would like to cange it .
Steve Hodges | Oct 22, 2019
John Tejada | Oct 22, 2019
By going to their website you will find the following.
Call for other questions.
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Birth-Certificates.aspx
"If a correction is requested for a certificate that is more than six months past the date the certificate was filed, the individual requesting the correction must request a new Certification of Birth by submitting a properly completed birth certificate application with the required fee."
DO THEY MAIL THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO YOU IF YOU APPLY IN PERSON?
Deb Earnest | Oct 22, 2019
Addie Johnson | Oct 22, 2019
No you can usually get it same day
Where do I go online to request a new certified copy of my birth certificate? I live outside of PA
Robert Wilson | Oct 22, 2019
Nicole Hawkins Hammar | Oct 21, 2020
Go to vital statistics where you live
Can I drive to Harrisburg and get birth certificate the same day?
Margaret Duca | Oct 22, 2019
Foo Fighter | Oct 22, 2019
Maybe.
They don't promise that you can get it the same day, it depends on their work load but...
I got two (my kids) BC's in a little over an hour. I drove there, it's easy to get to, and easy to park, I walked in and there was no line, filled out their forms and they told me to come back in an hour. I came back and had to wait for a couple people in line ahead of me but the documents were ready when I got to the window...total time was less than an hour and a half. Then I was back in the car on the way home.
Would my spouse be able to go down and order my birth certificate for me? His schedule is more flexible than mine.
Jess R | Oct 22, 2019
Sharon Nasuti | Oct 22, 2019
Yes.
Can I get a copy of my birth certificate the same day, will need it ASAP
Kristi Best | Oct 22, 2019
Foo Fighter | Oct 22, 2019
Maybe. I answered this elsewhere that they don't promise anything but... I was able to drive out, and get two BC's the same day and the wait was only 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Can you get a birth certificate same day in harrisburg pa
Rachel Davis | Oct 22, 2018
Tima Johnson | Oct 22, 2018
No. You can come back in 4 days and get it or you can have them mail it too you unfortunately
How long did it take to recieve your birth certificate through the mail and how much
Shalamar Kenion | Oct 22, 2017
Jeffrey Sesok | Oct 22, 2017
I drove up to Harrisburg from Maryland and filled submitted my application in person with payment. I returned a few days later to pick it up. My birth certificate was not ready upon my return. After listening to the staff member complain about being overworked and retired she reluctantly prined out my birth certificate after about a 15 minute wait. I and a woman who flew in from Texas were the only ones in waiting area and there were multiple employees behind the counter. Before you try to call or email them, thy
Do NOT answer phone calls or their email from web sit. IT IS QUITE EVIDENT THAT CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NOT THEIR PRIORITY!
You can go to the website or go in person to Harrisburg if the birth was in Pennsylvania. It costs 20$ check, money order or credit card with your name on it. Fill out a form they have in the lobby. They usually have it ready within an hour or two. They are open from 8 am to 4 pm.
Yes. They're $20. You receive it same day as long as your there by 2pm. Make sure you have an ID. You can pay by debit/ credit card, check, or money order. If you are using a credit card and you're getting someone else's birth certificate, the name that appears on the credit card has to be the one filing out the paperwork. Hope this helps!! Blessed be!!
I would try to order it online from the county where you were divorced and then request that he be able to pick it up from the court for you. Divorce decrees are specific to the COUNTY where you were divorced.
Are they open on Monday With it being a holiday??
Halley Bond | Jun 23, 2022
Chip Roberts | Jul 23, 2022
They will not be open on the 4th.
What documents are needed for my husband to get my birth certificate
Rozaelia Roberts | Feb 23, 2022
Ian | Feb 23, 2022
All that is needed is the information for his child so pretty much date of birth where the child was born and then it's going to be $20 they do check money order and debit card no cash I hope this helps you guys out
Whst do I need to get a birth certificate and how much does it cost
Debra Burke | Jan 24, 2022
michael mulero | Jan 24, 2022
It cost 20$ and you need a valid I'd of getting your own birth certificate
Are u going to be open dec 27 this year and can u walk in and get your birth certificate the same day with a debit card
Linda Culver | Dec 25, 2021
DEREK ORTA | Dec 25, 2021
No sure
Will I get my birth certificate the same day
Jhonnie Pittman | Oct 21, 2021
Senica Kimber | Oct 21, 2021
Yes you can, but you need to set up an appointment first. It would be best to download the form off line and have all documents ready. Also if you are requesting for yourself make sure to have valid government ID or two proofs of residency. $20.00 for the application fee
is this open to the public now?
shai i (Shaii) | Oct 21, 2021
Abigail Van Dyke | Oct 21, 2021
Yes.
Do you provide online services so I do not have to come into the office?
Edward Kelly IV | Oct 21, 2021
Rachelle Marie | Oct 21, 2021
Yes, they do
Hi anyone tells me how can make an appointment for recollection of our name because I call so many times but so busy and their offices close what should I do, please 🙏 helps me
Maryem Jaffry | Oct 21, 2021
Crystal Giles | Oct 21, 2021
Do u need birth certificate
If applying for marriage license is my birth certificate required?
Nitsy Blank | Oct 21, 2021
Larese Hinton | Oct 21, 2021
No
Can I come in to the office in person to talk to a person face to face about a birth certificate
How can i get my name on the front. Of my child birth certificate its on the back
Reginald Brown | Oct 21, 2021
Chip Roberts | Oct 21, 2021
If this is a normal Pennsylvania birth certificate, the back is to request corrections. You'll need to fill it out and have the correct people sign it in front of a notary, and send it in with evidence to support the correction. You'd then receive a corrected certificate once it's been accepted and processed.
Can I order a birth certificate by calling this location
Nicole Hawkins Hammar | Oct 21, 2020
Jeremy Palm | Oct 21, 2020
No, currently you fill out an online application and they'll call you to schedule a pick up.
Is this office open for walk in for birth certificate
Erica Ness | Oct 21, 2020
David N. Choquette Jr. | Oct 21, 2020
At this time like many government offices such as "The Social Security Office", it is closed at this time with very limited employees to answer any questions that you may have. My best advise is to call and contact them as well as all Local, State, as well as Federal Offices to be sure that they are indeed open and in operation at this time prior to just going. With the whole Coronavirus Pandemic happening many employees like everywhere are working from home and would not be available to assist you at the physical address.
I need and appointment?
Estela Paulino | Oct 21, 2020
Andrea Brown | Oct 21, 2020
Yes
Can I get a death certificate?
Estela Paulino | Oct 21, 2020
Domenick Joseph Bavaro | Oct 21, 2020
Yes
Can a death certificate be emailed to me?
Amy Ruppert | Oct 21, 2020
Harry Williams | Oct 21, 2020
Could be mailed. Usually need one with an original notary seal
Hi do I need to make a appointment or just go there ? Cuz I send my daughter Birth Certificate like 9 months already n idk whats going on cuz I don't get the Certificate yet !
Pritita Rivera | Oct 21, 2020
Angel Eyes | Oct 21, 2020
Yes you must go on their website and request an appt. They will call you to set one up. Do not just go there they will not let you in unless you have an appt. I made that mistake
Can I walk in at Vital Record and get my birth certificate?
How much does it cost?
Kim Knapp | Oct 21, 2020
S Uruchima | Oct 21, 2020
Hello, go online and send in the application through email or fax. They will call you and set up a date when you can pick it up. I paid $20 for each birth certificate.
Please I want go visit home can you correct my child birth certificate as soon as possible
Almoustapha Amadou | Oct 21, 2020
D. Beaver (Wiseguywriter) | Oct 21, 2020
You have to call them they're unlikely to respond to this online.
I was there a few days ago. Being you're in another state online would be the best way. Calling will take you hours to get through right now. In person is by appointment only.
i was divorced in lancaster,pa about 28 years ago and cannot find my divorce papers whan can i do.need them for my jersey license and cannot findd a record of my divorce anywhere
kathy mccarthy | Oct 21, 2020
Rachel Shearer | Oct 21, 2020
Contact the county courthouse where the divorce happened.
is there a specific time i need to go to get the birth certificate the same day
maria collazo | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
Before 3PM preferably
Can I come into your office in Harrisburg and get a birth certificate for my son who was born in Washington, PA, Washington County at the Washington Hospital? Also, if I can, what do I need to bring with me?
Melanie Seyler | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
Yes. Just bring your driver's license and $20 via check, money order, or credit card in your name.
where do i get a affidavit of no divorce
Amy Borelli | Oct 21, 2020
Rachel Shearer | Oct 21, 2020
Try the county courthouse
is this also where i apply for a copy of my marriage certificate
Amy Borelli | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
No. You need to go to the courthouse in the county you were married for that doc.
I am applying for a passport. The postal officials will not accept the birth certificate in my possession because the certificate does not have both my parents' names on it.
Any recommendations?
Barbara Zubillaga | Oct 21, 2020
Rachel Shearer | Oct 21, 2020
Apply for a new birth certificate. It is now standard for parents names to be included on a certificate
Can I get a birth certificate today, or are they closed.
april hollenbach | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
Open 8-4 today and tomorrow
How can I be assured i get the LONG form birth certificate when ordering through vitalchek?
Beth Mahoney | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
They are all now the long form. The only difference is if it is needed for dual citizenship, apostille, and marriage overseas-those have additional info. The quickest way to obtain one is to visit the harrisburg office. Most are issued within 1 hour
Can we come to Hbg. office to pick up a death certificate for someone that died in 1996? Do we need that person's social security number or are we ok with the other information on the application. Do you take checks or do we need cash?
Lynn Myers | Oct 21, 2020
Sondra Reed-Early | Oct 21, 2020
Money order only
Need name, Date of birth, date of death, and SSN.
How do i apply for a birth certificate application to be mailed out to me?
BabyGirl Brazy | Oct 21, 2020
Rachel Shearer | Oct 21, 2020
You can order online at vitalchek.com; you can walk in as well. You can print off an application from online and mail in that way as well.
Good morning. Can I get my marriage certificate from Puerto Rico in your offices?
Luz D Gonzalez | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
No, we only issue birth and death certificates.
What does my wife need to take with her to get my Birth Certificate
Paul Riale | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
As long as you were born in PA, just her drivers license and $20 check, money order, or credit card. As your spouse, she is eligible.
Can I get my birth certificate the same day and what documents I need to bring with me?
Katenia Thompson | Oct 21, 2020
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 21, 2020
Yes most likely, if you were born in Pennsylvania. You need a state issued id or 2 pieces of mail with your name and address and$20
I need to get my sons birth certificate. I ordered through mail it never came. I’ve tried to call their office each time it says they are unable to take my call. What info do I need to get his cert? I plan to go in person this week.
CAN I COME TO THE OFFICE TO GET A BIRTHCERTIFICATE
anthony smith | Oct 22, 2019
Lee Anne Sitter | Oct 22, 2019
Yes if you were born In Pennsylvania
Can I get and out of state birth certificate
Reina Wooden | Oct 22, 2019
Kathleen Fisher | Oct 22, 2019
No, you miss go to the state wher the individual was born.
I live in Roswell, NN and was born in Harrisburg, PA. I only have my Record of Birth and it is not accepted to get the real ID drivers license. How can I get Birth Cert
Dawn Collins | Oct 22, 2019
John Tejada | Oct 22, 2019
Go to HEALTH.PA.GOV. Then perform a search for birth certificate. When you get to the page with birth certificates look at the top row there will be a icon that says forms. You can download the form h105.102 and complete it by mail, it has complete instructions.
Should be able to print a temporary of computer that's only a 4h flight need it for license better have social security card along too that's a new dumb security feature I even had my old license and still couldn't get a renewal . If your veteran of the US military its free ,mine is...for birth certificate and ss card...
Im in Pennsylvania. I dont want to spend more than $20 for the birth certificate .what website so or location to obtain one?
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Kelly Shaneyfelt | Oct 22, 2019
Rocko Majone | Oct 22, 2019
555 Walnut St Harrisburg PA
how can I order my birth certificate online?
Ronnette Martin-Little | Oct 22, 2019
Christopher Nolen | Oct 22, 2019
I think you actually have to be in person because of identity theft. All you have to get money order for 20 and you can get certificate same day. Call about process for ordering on line.
What do I need to get a birth certificate for my brother who lives in SC
Janice Mullins | Oct 22, 2019
Chris Burd | Oct 22, 2019
If SC is like PA, I only needed a state issued ID with my current address. They only take personal check or money order. You have to know your parents names as they appeared on the original and your SSN.
Is there a way I can order a birth certificate online? There are websites I come across, but I want to know how factual they are?
Denise Disla | Oct 22, 2019
Emily Wise | Oct 22, 2019
Cheaper to go and get the copy and come and pick it up. 20 money order
I am driving to pa Monday to be there before 11 for same day ....I’m going on a cruise wed so have to have it that day ... so there is guarantee to getting my birth cert Monday?’can you go anywhere else like health dept city hall to get it
Kelly ledbetter | Oct 22, 2018
Paula Nalewak | Oct 22, 2018
Get there as early as you can . Talk to them about your need and they may be able to help you. There is no guarantee of same day service but they might be able to do it. You may just have to spend some time in the city but there is lots to do downtown.
do you have a website so I can check the status of my birth certificate process?
Marcy Hammers | Oct 22, 2018
Ni Perry | Oct 22, 2018
https://usvitalrecords.org/pennsylvania/
They have a "contact us" tab at the very bottom where you could question your status...
Do i need an appointment to apply for my birth certificate?
what is the price for a copy of a birth certificate?
Lise Garnett | Oct 22, 2018
Cindy Haas | Oct 22, 2018
$20 when applying in person.
If you are adopted in Pa and know your Birth name what information can you find out about your Birth Parents
Nancy Schumacher | Oct 22, 2018
Melissa McHale | Oct 22, 2019
A law was recently passed by Governor Wolf that allows adoptees to get a non-certified copy of their original birth record. It costs twenty dollars and it takes about six weeks.
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Adoptions.aspx