Vital Statistics
Initial Cost per Certificate:
Birth: $10 per certificate (non-refundable search fee)
Stillbirth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce: $6 per certificate (non-refundable search fee)
Certificates can be obtained by the following methods:
Online and by Phone
Visit the VitalChek website or contact VitalChek by phone at (800) 241-8322. To fax orders, call toll free (866) 283-7477. VitalChek accepts all major credit cards including American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. VitalChek uses UPS for faster delivery. If a rush delivery is necessary, request delivery by UPS when placing your order. There is an additional fee charged by VitalChek for all orders. If UPS delivery is requested, additional fees apply.
In Person
The Office of Vital Statistics is located at 275 East Main Street in Frankfort. Visit our lobby and complete an application for a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday. For further information, please read the Business Procedures for Accepting Walk-In/Mail/Phone Orders.
Drop Box
The Office of Vital Statistics installed a drop box at the visitor entrance at 275 E. Main St., Frankfort for applications for certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Blank applications are provided on the drop box.
By Mail
Mail a check or money order (no cash) payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer along with the necessary information to:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 E. Main St., 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
Please include a return address on the envelope and the application form. Funds must be drawn on a U.S. bank. For further information, please read the Business Procedures for accepting walk-ins/mail/phone orders.
For more information, visit The Office of Vital Statistics.
Click on link below to download certificate application
Birth Certificate application
Stillbirth certificate application
Death Certificate application
Marriage/Divorce certificate application
Contact
Jerri Waite
606-474-5109 ext. 105
jerri.waite@carterhealth.org
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Surplus Equipment Information:
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Items may be viewed at Carter County Health Department, 105 Robert & Mary Ave., Grayson, KY, by appointment only.
Call Jeff Barker at 606-474-6685 ext. 132 or 606-225-1168 to schedule a viewing time.