AKA:

Health Department

Description:

Provides copies of records for births and deaths in Memphis and Shelby County for a fee. Certified copies of birth certificates may be obtained online (ordered through the website), in person or by mail at: 150 Washington Avenue, Memphis, TN 39103

Vital Records Office
Memphis and Shelby County Health Department
814 Jefferson Ave
Room 101 Death Certificates
Birth Certificates (online requests only)
Memphis, TN 38105

This department also stores vital statistics for assessment purposes.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; closed for holidays

Intake Process:

Walk in or consult website for details (no phone orders); alternate website to order or pay online: www.vitalchek.com; persons may download application for death and birth certificates from this alternate website

Program Fees:

$15.00 per copy for long form for both first and additional copies of documents; does not accept personal checks; NOTE: THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE ADDED IF YOU ORDER MATERIALS ONLINE; ACCEPTS CASH, MONEY ORDERS, DEBIT CARDS WITH VISA LOGOS ONLY; AND VISA OR MASTER CARDS FOR WALK IN ORDERS

Eligibility:

Memphis/Shelby County residents or persons who need birth or death certificates from Shelby County

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

February 1, 2024

Address Listings

Contacts

Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)