Find San Juan County Birth Records

San Juan County birth records are handled by the Southeastern Utah Health District. San Juan County is the largest county in Utah by area. It covers over 7,800 square miles. The San Juan County population is small. Communities include Monticello and Blanding. Birth certificates for people born in 1975 and later are available from the San Juan County health district office. Copies cost $22. For earlier births, requests go to the state vital records office. This page covers how to get San Juan County birth records and birth certificates.

San Juan County Birth Certificate Sources

The Southeastern Utah Health District serves San Juan County for vital records. Their office is at 28 South 100 East in Price. This is the regional office for San Juan County birth certificate requests. ID is required. For people born in 1975 and later, the San Juan County health district issues certified birth certificate copies. Earlier birth records must go through the state vital records office.

The Tooele County Health Department vital records page shows the process for ordering birth certificates in Utah.

San Juan County residents can order birth certificates online through the state portal or visit the Southeastern Utah Health District office in Price.

The Price office is a drive from most San Juan County towns. Monticello is about two hours away. Many San Juan County residents order birth certificates online instead. The state SILVER system works well for remote San Juan County vital records requests. Mail orders are another good option for birth records.

Note: San Juan County birth records for people born before 1975 must go through the state vital records office.

Ordering San Juan County Birth Certificates

In-person visits to the Price office work for San Juan County birth certificates from 1975 onward. The process is quick. Bring a valid photo ID and proof of relationship. Fees apply. The cost is $22 for the first certified San Juan County birth certificate. Each extra birth certificate copy is $10. Most San Juan County requests are processed the same day.

Online orders go through the Utah SILVER system. This portal handles birth certificate requests for all Utah counties. San Juan County births are included. Create an account and fill out the form. Pay with a credit card. Delivery takes 3 to 4 weeks for your San Juan County birth certificate. Mail orders go to the Office of Vital Records at P.O. Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012. Do not send cash.

Online ordering is often the best choice for San Juan County birth records given the distances involved. Many San Juan County residents prefer this birth certificate method.

What You Need for San Juan County Records

ID is required for every San Juan County birth certificate request. A government-issued photo ID is the primary form accepted. Accepted options include a driver's license, passport, or military ID. San Juan County has a large Native American population. Tribal ID cards are fully accepted for birth certificate requests. Without a photo ID, two secondary forms may suffice for San Juan County vital records.

Under Utah Code Title 26, Chapter 2, Section 5, every live birth must have a birth certificate filed within 10 days. Only certain people can request a San Juan County birth record less than 100 years old:

• The person named on the birth certificate
• A parent or legal guardian
• A sibling, spouse, child, or grandparent
• A legal representative with documentation
• Anyone with a legitimate interest

After 100 years, San Juan County birth records become public. Anyone can access birth certificate copies through the Utah State Archives under Utah Code Section 26-2-22.

Historical San Juan County Birth Records

Utah began statewide birth registration in 1905. Full compliance came by 1917. San Juan County births from 1903 to 1914 are part of the FamilySearch Utah birth certificates collection. These San Juan County birth records are free to search online. Digital images of original birth certificates are available for genealogy research.

San Juan County was established in 1880. Early settlers included pioneers and ranchers. The county has deep roots in Navajo and Ute communities. Before 1898, no civil birth records were kept in San Juan County. Church records serve as primary sources for earlier births. Family documents and tribal records also help trace San Juan County births. The Library of Congress guide to Utah vital records details what historical birth records exist.

San Juan County birth records over 100 years old are public. Access is unrestricted through the Utah State Archives for these historical birth certificates.

Note: FamilySearch birth certificate records from 1903 to 1914 include San Juan County births with index entries and images.

San Juan County Birth Records Fees

A certified San Juan County birth certificate costs $22. Each additional birth certificate copy is $10. These fees apply at the Southeastern Utah Health District and the state vital records office. Cards may add a $0.75 convenience fee. Cash and checks are also accepted for San Juan County birth record requests.

Expedited processing costs $15 extra for San Juan County birth certificates. Delayed birth certificates cost $60 in Utah. New birth certificates after adoption also cost $60. That includes one certified copy. Amending a San Juan County birth certificate costs $27. Most amendments require a notarized affidavit. Major changes need a court order. The CDC vital records page for Utah lists the state office address for San Juan County birth record mail orders.

False statements on a San Juan County vital records form are a criminal offense. Penalties apply under Utah Code Sections 26-23-5 and 26-23-6.