Long forms provide more information and are an actual copy of the original certificate. This form is available for births that occurred in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee after January 1, 1966. In most cases, long forms are available within thirty days following birth.
Identification Requirements
Identification is required to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate. An example of proper identification is a copy of your valid driver's license. Please send this in along with your completed application and payment.
If the person picking up the form is not the one requesting the birth certificate, then a separate letter authorizing pick up is required along with copy of that person's valid ID.
Fees
- Birth Certificates (Long Form): $15
- Each additional copy of birth record: $15
- Certified birth abstract issued to another government agency: $15
Forms
- Download the Application for True Copy of Certificate of Birth in Adobe Acrobat format.
- Download the Home Birth Application in Adobe Acrobat format.
Get Copies in Person
Applications for birth certificates are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Vital Records office.
Get Copies by Mail
To apply for birth certificates please print a copy of the application form and mail it to Vital Records.
Questions?
Call 615-340-5611 for more information about Birth Certificates.
Vital Records Location and Mailing Address
Lentz Public Health Center
2500 Charlotte Ave
Vital Records
Nashville,
TN
37209