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Request Verification of a Birth or Death Record

The Department of Health helps government agencies check if birth and death records are authentic. 

How to Request Verification of a Birth or Death Record

This form may be used by a government agency is requesting verification of authenticity of a vital records certificate that is in the agency's possession.  The Vital Records Program staff will then indicate if it is authentic or if the certificate appears to be fraudulent. Download, print, and fill out a Request for Verification of a Birth Record or Request for Verification of a Death Record. Fax your completed form to 724-656-3224 or mail your request to the Department of Health's Division of Vital Records at: 

Department of Health
Bureau of Health Statistics & Registries
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103