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Vital records office in Idaho — birth, marriage, death certificates

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Vital records office in Idaho

How to obtain certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates from Idaho for immigration filings, USCIS evidence, school enrollment, or any other purpose.

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Event: Birth Cost of copy: $16.00 Computer Generated $16.00 Photo Static copy Address: Vital Records Unit Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0036 Remarks: State office has some records before July 1911. For records from 1907 to 1911, write to County Recorder in county where event occurred. Records are legally confidential for 100 years. Personal check or money order should be made payable to Idaho Vital Statistics . To verify current fees, the telephone number is (208) 334-5980. This is a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website Applicants must provide a government-issued photo identification with signature. If this is not available, the applicant must provide a copy of two forms of identification with one having a signature. Death

Event: Death Cost of copy: $16.00 Computer Generated $16.00 Photo Static copy Address: Vital Records Unit Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0036 Remarks: State office has some records since July 1911. For records from 1907 to 1911, write to County Recorder in county where event occurred. Records are legally confidential for 50 years. Personal check or money order should be made payable to Idaho Vital Statistics . To verify current fees, the telephone number is (208) 334-5980. This is a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website Applicants must provide a government-issued photo identification with signature. If this is not available, the applicant must provide a copy of two forms of identification with one having a signature. Marriage

Event: Marriage (State) Cost of copy: $16.00 Computer Generated $16.00 Photo Static copy Address: Vital Records Unit Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0036 Remarks: Records since May 1947. Earlier records are with County Recorder in county where license was issued. Records are legally confidential for 50 years. Personal check or money order should be made payable to Idaho Vital Statistics . To verify current fees, the telephone number is (208) 334-5980. This is a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website Applicants must provide a government-issued photo identification with signature. If this is not available, the applicant must provide a copy of two forms of identification with one having a signature.

Event: Marriage (County) Cost of copy: Varies Address: See remarks Remarks: County Recorder in county where license was issued. Divorce

Event: Divorce (State) Cost of copy: $16.00 Computer Generated $16.00 Photo Static copy Address: Vital Records Unit B

Idaho vital records office details

CDC W2W (Where to Write) page: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/idaho.htm

Why immigrants need certified vital records

USCIS, courts, schools, and many other US agencies require certified vital records (not photocopies) for:

I-130 family petition — birth certificate proves family relationship
I-485 adjustment of status — birth certificate of applicant and beneficiaries
N-400 naturalization — marriage certificate if applying under spouse-of-USC 3-year rule
Apostille — for use of US documents in foreign countries (your home country may require US apostille)
School enrollment — proof of date of birth
Real ID applications — proof of identity

Apostille and authentication

If you need to use a Idaho vital record OUTSIDE the United States (e.g., for use at your home country’s consulate), you typically need an apostille from the Idaho Secretary of State’s office. See /procedures/apostille-document/ for the process.

Consulate of your country in the US — your home country’s transcription/legalization of US records
Translate documents for USCIS — certified-translation standard
Apostille (document legalization) — for use abroad
USCIS Form I-130 — family petition — uses vital records as evidence
USCIS Form N-400 — naturalization — vital records for marriage-based 3-year rule

Last verified: 2026-05-27. General procedural information — not legal advice. Fees and processing times change; verify with the Idaho office.

Order vital records in Idaho

Birth, death, and marriage certificates are issued by each state. Use your state's official guide:

Idaho — how to order birth, death & marriage certificates (official CDC guide)
Birth certificate copy: about $16.00 (verify current fee)

Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a US birth certificate from Idaho?

From the Idaho vital records office listed below. Requests can typically be submitted online, by mail, or in person. You’ll need to prove identity and pay a fee (~$15-30 for first copy, plus shipping). For immigration purposes (I-130 evidence, naturalization), you need a CERTIFIED COPY (original with raised seal), not a photocopy.

How do I get a marriage certificate from Idaho?

Marriage certificates are typically issued by the county clerk where the marriage license was issued, not the state vital records office. The state office may have copies of older records. For recent marriages, contact the county clerk’s office in the county of the wedding.

What if my certificate is in Spanish or another language?

If filing with USCIS, certificates in any language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. The translator must certify they are competent to translate and that the translation is accurate. See /procedures/translate-document-uscis/ for the standard certification language.

Can I order vital records for someone else?

Most states restrict access to vital records to: the person named on the record, their spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives. ID verification is required. For genealogical research, records become open to the public after a waiting period (usually 50-100 years).

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Vital records office in Idaho — birth, marriage, death certificates

Vital records office in Idaho

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