Organize your documents and information before ordering an Indiana birth certificate online.
Obtaining a birth certificate is often a real hassle for those who can't get time off from work to apply for the document in person.If you are trying to get ahold of an Indiana birth certificate, the state makes it simple by authorizing an independent company, VitalChek, to process all online requests. Obtain birth certificates for yourself or any member of your immediate family through the website.
Instructions
1. Organize all documents. To apply online for an Indiana birth certificate, you will need to know the birthplace, date of birth, the certificate holder's name, and the parents' legal names. In some cases, you will also need to supply the mother's maiden name as well as the name of the hospital where the birth took place.
2. Organize additional documentation for future use. If you are not listed on the birth certificate and do not have a close relative listed either, you need to supply VitalChek with more information of your entitlement to the certificate. Documents such as guardianship papers or power of attorney may be faxed to VitalChek upon completion of the order. Keep these documents for use after completing the online process.
3. Visit the VitalChek website and enter the required information. When applying for your own birth certificate, the website will prompt you for your name, the date and place of birth as well as your reason for obtaining the birth certificate. If you are an immediate family member, you can purchase an Indiana birth certificate if you are named on the certificate or your close relative is; for example, a grandmother can obtain a copy of her grandchild's birth certificate only if her child is named on the document as the mother or father.
4. Complete and verify all information. The VitalChek website will prompt you to enter further information into the order form, such as parents' names, current address and shipping methods. VitalChek can send out the birth certificate free of charge by regular post, but recommends a more secure delivery, such as UPS.
5. Pay the appropriate fees. VitalChek accepts major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. As of November 2010, birth certificates cost $10, along with a $12.95 processing fee. The wait time can be anywhere from three business days -- with express postage -- up to 14 days.
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