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Tennessee birth certificate copy fee: $15
Checked against the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records page on 2026-10-19
$15first certified copy
$15each additional copy, same order
Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Recordsstate office that issues it
This is what the Tennessee state vital records office charges for a certified copy of a birth certificate. The official fee wording:
Birth Certificate: 1st copy $15.00; Each additional copy $15.00.
Tennessee at a glance
| Per copy | $15.00, the same for extra copies |
|---|---|
| No record found | Fee is the same as for a certified copy |
| Any county | Every county health department can issue any Tennessee birth certificate |
Record types and their fees
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate, first copy | $15.00 |
| Each additional copy | $15.00 |
| Letter certifying that no record was found | Same as a certified copy |
Ways to order
| Method | What the state says |
|---|---|
| In person, state office | Customer service window in Nashville; no appointment needed when applying in person. |
| In person, county | All county health departments can issue any birth certificate registered statewide; identification and fees are required. |
| Signed application, identification, and a check or money order made payable to Tennessee Vital Records. | |
| Online | The office does not take online orders directly; VitalChek is the only vendor authorized by the state, and it collects its own additional fees. |
Official sources
- https://vitalrecords.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/36329848421651-Fees — fee table and no-record rule (checked 2026-10-19)
- https://vitalrecords.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/36323891148435-How-do-I-get-my-certificate — ways to order, county health departments, payee (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.