How to Get a Mississippi Birth Certificate Online

Do you need a birth certificate for a job, school, passport, or to meet Mississippi ID requirements?

A certified copy is an essential legal document, and getting one must not be complicated.

This guide explains how to order a certified copy of your birth certificate in Mississippi.​

Why you need a certified copy

A certified copy of your birth certificate is an official vital record that proves your identity, age, and citizenship.

• Driver’s license or state ID applications.​
• Passport applications and travel.​
• School, benefits, and Social Security purposes.​
• Employment and other legal identification needs.​

Knowing how to get a certified copy of your birth certificate in Mississippi is important.

How to get a copy in Mississippi (3 ways)

1. Online ordering (fastest option)

Ordering your birth certificate online through StateVitalRecords.org is the quickest and most convenient way to get your certified copy.​

• Visit the StateVitalRecords.org Mississippi birth page.
• Fill out the online order form for Mississippi birth certificates.​
• If you have not supplied all supporting documentation after checkout, complete your order using the My Order tracking link.​
• Pay using a credit or debit card.statevitalrecords​
• StateVitalRecords sends your completed request to the jurisdiction. They will issue the official certificate for you.

Online ordering is best if you need your certificate fast and prefer to handle the process from home.

2. Mail-in ordering

If you prefer to order by mail, you can still begin with clear guidance online.​

• Print and fill out the necessary MSDH birth certificate application form
• Mail the completed form to the vital records address listed on the application, along with your payment (check or money order).

If you have questions about the mail option, MSDH provides additional details on its Vital Records information page.

Access to certified copies (qualified applicants)

Mississippi limits who can obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate to protect privacy. Qualified applicants include:

• You, if you are 18 years of age or older.
• An emancipated minor (with court order).
• Parents and grandparents.
• Adult children and grandchildren.
• Adult siblings.
• Spouse.
• Legal guardians or legal representatives (must also provide proof of guardianship or legal representation)

Anyone ordering for someone else must show their relationship or legal authority. This is part of the vital records application process.

Identification requirements

To establish your identity and qualify to obtain a certified vital record, you must provide either one primary ID or two secondary IDs.

Primary documents (submit one):

• Non‑expired photo driver’s license.
• Non‑expired photo state-issued ID.
• Employment ID.
• School, college, or university ID.
• U.S. military ID.
• Tribal ID.
• Alien Registration/Permanent Resident Card.
• Temporary Resident Card.
• Non‑expired U.S. Passport.

Secondary documents (submit two):

• Signed Social Security card.
• Utility bill showing address.
• Medicaid card.
• SNAP/EBT card showing address.
• Work identification.
• Veteran Universal Access ID card.

For mail requests, clear photocopies of your identification must be included with your application.​

Cost and processing times

Mississippi birth certificate fees are set by MSDH Vital Records.

• Birth certificate: $17 for the first certified copy.
• Additional copies (same record, same order): $6 each
• StateVitalRecords transaction fee: starts at $14 and may vary by delivery method.​

Get Your Mississippi Birth Certificate Today

Now that you understand how you can get your birth certificate and where you can get your birth certificate, the process is simple and efficient. 

Choose the method that works best for you: order a birth certificate online for speed, mail for convenience, or visit vital records offices in person for immediate assistance, and get your vital record in hand quickly.

For questions about specific requirements, the application process, or additional support, contact StateVitalRecord’s customer service.

COMMON QUESTIONS

ARE THE CERTIFICATES OFFICIAL?

• Yes. The certificates are issued by departments of public health and are recognized and accepted by all state and federal agencies.

WHAT KIND OF PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?

• We accept Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express and Discover. Please contact us for more payment options.

WHAT KIND OF VITAL RECORDS CAN I RECEIVE/ORDER?

• State Birth Certificate, often required for hospital procedures
• State Death Certificate
• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce Certificate

ARE YOU AFFILIATED WITH A LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY?

• We are a privately-owned site, but trusted and contracted by the Department of Public Health.

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