The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Vital Records Office processes applications for:
- Certified birth and death certificates
- Amendments and corrections to vital records
- Home birth registrations
- Special fetal and infant certificates
BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES: QUICK FAQ
Q: CAN I GET MY BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE THE SAME DAY?
A: No. Birth and death certificates are not issued the same day. Once a complete
application and all required documents are received, processing can take up to two
weeks.
Q: ISN’T ARIZONA AN OPEN RECORDS STATE?
A: Yes, however birth and death certificates are an exception to that rule.
Q: WHY ARE BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS NOT OPEN?
A: Arizona law classifies vital records (birth and death certificates) as confidential and limits who can
receive them.
Q: CAN I REQUEST THEM THROUGH PUBLIC RECORDS?
A: No. Public records law does not apply to birth or death certificates.
Q: WHO CAN REQUEST A BIRTH/DEATH CERTIFICATE?
A: Only eligible individuals can request birth & death certificates.
Q: WHAT IS REQUIRED TO APPLY?
- Applicant is 18 years of age or older
- Original completed and signed birth/death certificate application
- Copy of the front and back of applicant’s valid government-issued picture identification which bears applicants signature or have signature notarized
- Copies of proof of relationship and supporting documents
- Correct and exact fee
MAIL APPLICATION, DOCUMENTS AND FEES TO:
Mohave County Public Health - Vital Records
P.O. Box 7000
Kingman, AZ 86402
