Weber County Birth Records Lookup

Weber County birth records are managed by the Weber-Morgan Health Department at its office in Ogden. The department provides birth certificates for all of Utah for the previous 100 years. About 265,000 residents live in Weber County. Ogden is the county seat. Walk-ins work. Same-day service is available at the Weber County vital records office. This page explains where to find Weber County birth records, what ID you need, and how ordering works at both the local and state level.

Where to Get Weber County Birth Records

The Weber-Morgan Health Department is the local vital records office for Weber County birth records. The Ogden office is at 477 23rd Street, Ogden, UT 84401. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holidays are closed. Requests submitted after 4:00 p.m. are processed the next business day. Weber County birth certificates are available for births within the previous 100 years. Older records must be obtained through the Utah Division of Archives.

The Weber-Morgan Health Department vital records page provides details on how to get Weber County birth certificates in person, by mail, or online.

Visit the Ogden office at 477 23rd Street for same-day Weber County birth certificate requests during regular business hours.

Morgan County residents are also served by this department. All Morgan location services are by appointment only. Call 801-399-7155 to schedule. For Weber County birth record questions, call 801-399-7130. Staff can help you understand the birth certificate process and confirm what documents to bring.

Note: Since August 21, 2024, proof of relationship is required to obtain any vital record at the Weber County office.

Weber County Birth Certificate Types

Two types of Weber County birth certificates are available from the Weber-Morgan Health Department. The standard computer-generated certificate is the most common type issued today. It works for any legal purpose. School registration, driver's license applications, passports, retirement benefits, Social Security, and job applications all accept this birth certificate format.

Book copy birth certificates may be available for Weber County births before 1999. These copies sometimes contain more information than the computer-generated birth record. Both types are certified. Both serve the same legal purpose. Additional fees apply for book copies of Weber County birth certificates. Important: birth certificates are not automatically issued to parents after a birth in Weber County. Submit a request directly to the Weber County vital records office to obtain a copy.

Ordering Birth Records in Weber County

Same-day service is available at the Ogden office for Weber County birth certificates. Walk in during regular hours. Bring a completed application, valid photo ID, proof of relationship, and payment. Fees apply. Most Weber County birth record requests finish the same day. Fill out one application per record.

Mail orders are accepted for Weber County birth certificates too. Send a completed application with a clear photocopy of your valid ID. Include a check or money order for the correct amount. Do not send cash. Allow three weeks before checking on a mailed Weber County birth record request. Online orders go through the SILVER online system at Utah.gov. Service charges apply.

The City of Ogden also directs residents to the Weber-Morgan Health Department for birth certificate requests.

All Weber County residents use the same vital records office at 477 23rd Street for birth certificate services.

Weber County Birth Certificate Fees

Copies cost $22. That is the Weber County fee for the first certified birth certificate. Each additional copy ordered at the same time is $10. These fees apply at the Weber-Morgan Health Department. Card payments add a $0.75 convenience fee.

Additional fees for Weber County birth records include:

• Book copy birth certificate (pre-1999): additional fee applies
• Delayed birth certificate: $60 through state office
• New certificate after adoption: $60
• Expedited state processing: $15 extra
• Amendment to correct information: $27

All fees are non-refundable once the Weber County vital records search is completed. Review your birth certificate for accuracy within 90 days. Errors found in that window get fixed free. After 90 days, repay all applicable fees for a corrected Weber County birth record.

ID Requirements for Weber County Birth Records

ID is required. Valid identification must be presented to get a birth certificate in Weber County. A government-issued photo ID is the primary form required at the Weber County vital records office. Acceptable options include a driver's license, U.S. passport, military ID card, tribal ID, or permanent resident card. No photo ID? Two forms of secondary identification work instead. The Weber-Morgan Health Department may request additional identification to verify entitlement to Weber County vital records.

Under Utah Code Title 26, Chapter 2, Section 5, only eligible individuals can request a Weber County birth certificate for records less than 100 years old. Eligible requestors include the person named on the birth certificate, a parent listed on the record, a sibling with at least one shared parent, a current spouse, a child, grandparent, or grandchild. Relationship proof is mandatory. Parents must be listed on the Weber County birth certificate. Siblings show a birth certificate with at least one common parent. Grandparents need a chain of birth certificates showing the relationship.

Note: Call 801-399-7130 before your visit to confirm what identification you need for a Weber County birth record request.

Historical Weber County Birth Records

Weber County birth records go back to 1898 at the county level. An index to Ogden births exists online at the Utah State Archives. It does not include children's names. Birth records from 1898 to 1905 are available as an online index under Series 5107. Historical birth certificates from 1903 to 1914 include Weber County births through public archives. Both index entries and images exist. Additional online images for Weber County birth records from 1906 to 1910 are also accessible.

The Library of Congress guide to Utah vital records provides further details on historical birth records for Weber County. Ogden was incorporated in 1851. It is one of the oldest cities in Utah. Before 1898, church records, newspaper entries, and family documents serve as the best sources for documenting births in Weber County. The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City holds microfilm copies of early Weber County vital records. After 100 years, Weber County birth certificates become public record. Anyone can obtain copies through the Utah State Archives.

The CDC vital records page for Utah confirms statewide birth registration since 1905 with general compliance by 1917. Weber County's early birth records are a valuable resource for genealogy and family history research in northern Utah.