Vital records in Idaho — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and divorce records — are handled at the state level by Idaho DHW Bureau of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Recorder.
What this page covers: Idaho vital record ordering, eligibility requirements, and related databases. What it does not cover: Genealogy records older than the state vital records system (check the Genealogy Resources page for historical records).
Where to start: For certified copies of birth or death certificates, contact Idaho DHW Bureau of Vital Records. For marriage licenses, contact the County Recorder in the county where the ceremony will occur. For divorce records, contact the court that granted the decree.
Common mistake: Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees come from different offices. Do not assume one office handles all vital records.
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