Birth Records from the Glynn County Vital Records Office

The Glynn County Vital Records Office can issue birth records for anyone born in Georgia since 1919, in any county in Georgia. There are several ways to request a copy of your birth record from the Glynn County Vital Records Office.

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Request a Birth Record from the Local Vital Records Office

There is a $25 fee for obtaining a copy of a birth record from the Glynn County Health Department, and $5 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.

Who is eligible to receive certified copies of birth records?

The person named on the certificate. If the person named on the certificate (i.e. the registrant) is the requestor, that person must provide valid photo identification at the time of the request.
The parent(s) named on the birth record. Must provide valid picture identification.
An authorized legal guardian or agent. Any person who has legal custody or control of a minor child must provide a certified copy of the court order establishing guardianship and legal custody.
Grandparents of the person named on the certificate. Must provide proof of relationship such as the birth certificate of the registrant’s parent.
An adult child or adult sibling of the person named on the certificate. Must provide proof of relationship by providing a copy of his or her birth certificate listing one of the same parents, along with his or her valid government issued picture identification which includes signature.
The spouse of the person named on the certificate. Must provide a copy of the marriage certificate, a photo copy of the spouse’s picture identification, which includes the spouse’s signature, with a notarized letter from the spouse giving permission.
An attorney. Must represent an immediate family member and provide a notarized letter on letterhead signed by the attorney; provide bar number indicating reason for the request and whom they represent; provide supporting documentation with the fee; provide a notarized release from the biological mother, in the event of an adoption.
State or Federal Government Officials. The State Registrar or the local custodian may disclose data from Vital Records to authorized representatives of Federal, State, or County agencies of government which request such data in the conduct of their official duties.

* Must provide proof of relationship (such as a birth certificate).

What qualifies as valid photo identification?

A valid picture ID is required to purchase a birth record. Examples of valid photo ID:

Georgia Driver’s license unexpired or expired for not more than one year
State of Georgia Identification Card unexpired or expired for not more than one year
State of Georgia Weapons Carry License – New
Unexpired driver’s license issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or territory
Unexpired official Identification Card issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or territory
Unexpired U.S. Passport
Unexpired Foreign Passport
U.S. Military Identification, Military Dependent Identification, Veteran’s Identification
Unexpired Consulate Card
Transportation ID
Debit Card with Picture
Employer ID Card
School, University, or College Identification Card
OMV ID Card
Department of Corrections Identification Card

How do I purchase a birth record from Glynn County Vital Records?

You may purchase a birth record from Glynn County Vital Records in one of these ways:

Come to the office in person

The Glynn County Vital Records Office is located inside the Glynn County Health Department at 2747 Fourth Street in Brunswick. The telephone number is (912) 279-3346.

For same-day fulfillment of your request, you must arrive at least 30 minutes before the office closes. This will give our staff time to locate the record and create the certified copy.

Office hours are:

Monday – Wednesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (arrive by 4:30 p.m.)
Thursday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (arrive by 6:30 p.m.)
Friday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (arrive by 1:30 p.m.)

*The Glynn County Health Department is closed on the last business day of every month for staff training.

The cost per certificate is $25, plus $5 for each additional copy of the same certificate requested at the same time. We accept cash, money orders and credit and debit cards. We do not accept checks. A valid picture ID is required to purchase a birth record.

Write to the office, mailing in the fee and information

For mail-in birth certificate requests, please include the full name as it appears on the birth certificate, date of birth, hospital where birth occurred, father’s name if listed, mother’s full maiden name, your mailing address w/phone number, a copy of your state-issued driver’s license or picture ID, a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and a cashier’s check or money order payable to:

Vital Records
2747 Fourth Street
Brunswick, GA 31520

If requesting a death certificate, please include the relationship to the decedent and the purpose for the request.

All other requests for certified copies must be in writing and must be accompanied by the fee ($25 for the first copy; $5 for each additional copy ordered at the same time) and a state issued identification.

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