Find Clearfield Birth Records
Clearfield birth records are managed by the Davis County Health Department in Farmington. The city sits in the northern part of Davis County along the Wasatch Front. This health department office is the go-to place for residents who need a certified birth certificate. Birth records for Davis County births from 1973 to the present are on file there. Older vital records are kept by the state office. Whether you visit in person, order online, or send a request by mail, this guide walks you through how to get birth records in Clearfield.
Clearfield Birth Certificate Locations
Clearfield residents get birth certificates from the Davis County Health Department. The office address is 61 South Main Street, Farmington, Utah 84025. This is the sole county office for vital records in Davis County. Birth records are processed here daily. It serves all cities in the county, including Clearfield, Layton, Kaysville, and Bountiful.
The Farmington office is about 10 miles south along Highway 89. Walk-in service is available on weekdays. Most birth record requests are handled the same day if you bring the right documents. Call the office first to confirm hours. This office holds birth certificates for Davis County births dating back to 1973.
For births before 1973, contact the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics in Salt Lake City. The state office has birth records from 1905 to the present for all Utah counties, including vital records tied to Clearfield.
The vital records information page provides details on the Davis County office that serves Clearfield.
This page confirms the Farmington location as the place to get Clearfield birth certificates.
How to Order Clearfield Birth Records
Three main ways exist to order a birth certificate. Each one works for Davis County birth records.
Visit the Davis County Health Department in person. Bring a valid photo ID. Fill out the short birth record form at the counter. Pay the fee and get your birth certificate the same day in most cases. This is the best choice when you need a Clearfield birth record fast.
Order online through the state SILVER system at the Utah vital records website. Create an account, enter the birth details, and pay by credit card. Expect 3 to 4 weeks for mail delivery. VitalChek also handles online orders for Davis County birth records. They charge an added service fee but can speed up birth certificate shipping.
Send a mail request to the Davis County Health Department at 61 South Main, Farmington, UT 84025. Include the completed birth certificate form, a photocopy of your ID (front and back), and a check or money order. Do not mail cash. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing and delivery of your Clearfield birth record.
Note: Online birth record orders through SILVER take 3 to 4 weeks, while walk-in visits to the Farmington office usually finish the same day.
Requirements for Clearfield Birth Certificates
Utah law sets strict rules on who can get a birth certificate. ID is mandatory. You must show a government-issued photo ID. A driver's license is the most common form. A passport, military ID, or tribal ID also works. If you have no photo ID, bring two secondary forms. Options include a Social Security card, voter registration card, or school ID.
Only certain people can request a Clearfield birth record less than 100 years old. Access is restricted. Eligible birth certificate requestors include:
- The person named on the birth certificate
- A parent listed on the birth record
- A sibling, spouse, child, or grandparent
- A grandchild of the person on record
- A legal representative with court documents
Under Utah Code Title 26, Chapter 2, every birth in the state must be registered within 10 days. This law also governs birth certificate access. Anyone outside the list above must prove a direct and legitimate interest in the vital record. After 100 years, Clearfield birth records become public and are available through the Utah State Archives.
Clearfield Birth Records History
Clearfield was founded in 1877. Growth came fast during World War II with the arrival of Hill Air Force Base nearby. The city sits in Davis County, which has been part of Utah since territorial days. Birth records for this area follow the same timeline as the rest of the state. Early vital records are scarce.
Utah started statewide birth registration in 1905. The CDC vital records page for Utah notes that general compliance came by 1917. Before 1905, some county clerks kept birth certificate ledgers starting around 1898. For births in the Clearfield area before that date, church records and family documents are the main sources. FamilySearch has digitized early Utah birth certificates from 1903 to 1914. These birth records are searchable online. The Library of Congress research guide covers what vital records exist at each level.
The Davis County Health Department began keeping local copies of birth records in 1973. County-issued birth certificates start from that year. The county office can issue certificates for Clearfield births without going through the state. For birth records from 1905 to 1972, you must contact the state office.
Fixing Errors on Birth Certificates
A wrong name or date on a Clearfield birth certificate can be corrected. Amendments are available. You need an Amendment Application from the state Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Gather your current birth certificate, photo ID, and any documents that prove the correct information.
Minor birth record corrections need an affidavit signed by two witnesses. Both signatures must be notarized. Major changes like a legal name change require a court order from a Utah district court. Submit the paperwork and fee to the state office in Salt Lake City. The amendment fee is $27 and includes one corrected copy of your birth certificate.
Gender marker changes follow a separate set of steps. An added fee of $40 applies if you want the old marker sealed from the public vital record.
Clearfield Birth Records Fees
A certified birth certificate costs $22 for the first copy. Fees are standard. Each extra copy at the same time is $10. These rates apply at the Davis County Health Department and the state vital records office. A credit or debit card payment may include a small convenience fee at the counter.
Expedited birth record service from the state office costs an extra $15. Rush processing is available. VitalChek adds its own service fee but can offer faster birth certificate shipping. Delayed birth certificates and new certificates after an adoption cost $60 in Utah, which includes one certified copy.
Note: Always confirm current fees with the Davis County Health Department before making a trip or mailing payment for Clearfield birth records.