My Records
Records marking a birth, death or fetal death are known as vital
records. Certificates issued from the official records are used for
everything from applying for a driver's license to settling an estate
after someone dies. Sometimes these certificates can become misplaced,
or you need additional copies of these certificates. Our Bureau of
Health Statistics and Registries is the official custodian of vital
records dating back to 1906 for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This
website outlines our requirements for obtaining certificates for
births, deaths and fetal deaths that occurred in Pennsylvania since 1906.