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Idaho birth certificate copy fee: $16
Checked against the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics page on 2026-10-19
$16first certified copy
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statisticsstate office that issues it
This is what the Idaho state vital records office charges for a certified copy of a birth certificate. The official fee wording:
Copies of certificates are $16 each.
Idaho at a glance
| Per copy | $16 |
|---|---|
| Standard processing | 3-5 weeks |
| Express | 2-3 weeks for +$10 per event |
| Overpayments | Under $10 are not refunded unless requested in writing |
Record types and their fees
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy, each | $16 |
Optional and added charges
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| VitalChek fee (online orders, non-refundable) | $10.50 |
| Express (rush) order, per event | $10 |
| Expedited UPS shipping, most areas | $21 |
Processing time: 3-5 weeks for standard orders; 2-3 weeks for orders that pay for express service (mailing time not included).
Also stated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
- Orders with unsigned payments, unsigned applications or incomplete ID copies are not processed; the office mails a letter, which doubles the processing time.
Official sources
- https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/processing-times-and-fees — copy fee, VitalChek and rush fees, processing times, overpayment rule (checked 2026-10-19)
General information copied from the official page, not legal advice. Fees change; if the state page shows a different amount, the state page is correct — please tell us.