Davis County Birth Records

Davis County birth records are managed by the Davis County Health Department in Farmington. The county sits between Salt Lake County and Weber County along the Wasatch Front. Farmington is the county seat. Major cities include Layton, Bountiful, Clearfield, and Kaysville. Residents can request birth certificates in person at the Farmington vital records office, online through the SILVER system, or by mail. This page explains how to get Davis County birth records, what ID is required, and where to find historical birth certificates.

Where to Get Davis County Birth Records

The Davis County Health Department issues birth certificates for Davis County residents. The vital records office is at 61 South Main Street in Farmington, Utah 84025. Walk-ins are welcome. Davis County was the first fully organized local health department in Utah, starting in 1937. The department has served the community for birth records and vital records ever since.

The Davis County VitalChek page lets residents order birth certificates online with expedited processing and faster delivery options.

VitalChek charges a service fee on top of the standard rate. Faster shipping is available for Davis County birth certificate orders.

Davis County birth records from 1973 to the present are available locally. Older records require the state office. Contact the Office of Vital Records and Statistics at 288 North 1460 West in Salt Lake City for Davis County birth certificates before 1973. State vital records go back to 1905. Order through the SILVER online portal, by mail, or in person.

How to Order Davis County Birth Certificates

Three methods are available for Davis County birth certificates. Online is the most popular. Use the SILVER system at the state vital records website to order birth certificates. Create an account, complete the request, and pay with a credit card. Delivery takes 3 to 4 weeks.

In-person visits are fastest. Go to the Davis County Health Department vital records office at 61 South Main Street in Farmington. Bring a completed application, valid photo ID, proof of your relationship to the person on the birth certificate, and payment. Same-day service is standard for walk-in Davis County birth record requests.

Mail requests go to the Davis County Health Department in Farmington or to the state vital records office at P.O. Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012. Include a completed birth certificate application, an enlarged photocopy of both sides of your photo ID, and a check or money order. Do not send cash.

Walk-in visits at the Farmington office provide same-day Davis County birth certificate service. Online orders take 3 to 4 weeks.

Davis County Birth Certificate ID Rules

ID is required. A government-issued photo ID is needed for all Davis County birth certificate requests. Acceptable forms include a driver's license, U.S. passport, military ID, tribal ID, or permanent resident card. Without a photo ID, two secondary forms work. Options include a Social Security card, voter registration card, school ID, or certified marriage license.

Proof of relationship is required under Utah law for Davis County birth records. Only certain people can get a birth certificate copy for a record less than 100 years old. Eligible requestors include the person named on the birth certificate, a parent, sibling, current spouse, child, grandchild, grandparent, or legal representative.

Under Utah Code Title 26, Chapter 2, Section 5, every live birth must have a birth certificate filed within 10 days. Anyone outside the eligible list must show proof of a direct and legitimate interest in the Davis County birth record. Records open after 100 years under Utah Code Section 26-2-22.

Historical Birth Records in Davis County

Davis County birth records go back to 1898. The Davis County Clerk maintained ledger entries of births until statewide vital records registration started in 1905. The Utah State Archives has birth indexes for Davis County from this early period. Local birth records from 1973 to the present are at the Davis County Health Department.

The SSA vital records reference confirms that the Davis County Courthouse in Farmington maintains birth records from 1973 to present.

Older birth records are at the state level. For Davis County birth certificates before 1973, contact the state vital records office in Salt Lake City.

FamilySearch has digitized Utah birth certificates from 1903 to 1914. These records include Davis County births with searchable indexes and images from Utah State Archives Series 81443. Microfilm copies of pre-1905 Davis County birth ledgers sit at the FamilySearch Library and the Utah State Archives.

The Library of Congress guide provides details on what Utah birth records exist at each level. Before 1898, church records and newspaper entries are the best sources for Davis County birth information. Settlement goes back to the 1840s. LDS church records help document births from that era when no civil vital records existed.

Davis County birth certificates over 100 years old are public record. Anyone can obtain copies through the Utah State Archives without proving a relationship.

Davis County Birth Records Fees

Copies cost $22. A certified copy of a Davis County birth certificate is $22 for the first copy. Each additional birth certificate ordered at the same time is $10. These fees are standard across Utah. A $0.75 convenience fee applies to card transactions.

Expedited processing from the state vital records office adds $15. Delayed birth certificates, new certificates after adoption, and paternity adjudications cost $60 in Utah. One certified copy is included. Making false statements on a vital records application is a criminal offense under Utah Code Sections 26-23-5 and 26-23-6. Penalties can include fines up to $5,000.

Davis County birth certificate amendments cost $27 for registration and one corrected copy. Under Utah Code Section 26B-8-101, most birth record amendments require a notarized affidavit signed by two witnesses. Legal name changes require a court order under Utah Code Section 26B-8-111.

Davis County Birth Records Access Rules

Utah protects birth records with a 100-year privacy rule. Under Utah Code Section 26-2-22, birth certificates stay restricted for a full century from the date of birth. Only the person on the record and close family members can get copies of a Davis County birth certificate during that period. Proof of relationship is required at the Davis County Health Department vital records office in Farmington.

After 100 years, records become fully public. Anyone can view and obtain Davis County birth certificate copies without proving a relationship. Replacements are available within 90 days if errors are found on a birth certificate. The Vital Records Online guide for Utah has details on access rules and locations for Davis County birth records.