How to apply for initial birth certificate for my newborn?

Question

okay so i gave birth to a little boy five months ago, but his father wanted to name and didn't have a name at the time of birth. he took two months to come up with a name. when i went back to the hospital to give them the name, they said they only deal with that up to 6 weeks after birth, and claimed that they didn't know where i was to go to get the certificate. so i ask how do i now go about getting this done? where do i go?

also i reside in baltimore md

Answer 1

If you gave birth in a hospital. the hospital files that paperwork for you. you should have signed alot of papers. what you are suppose to send in, is for your baby to get his/her SSN... i would contact your hospital where you gave birth to see how long before you receive your baby's birth certificate. mine took about 10-14 weeks to get.

Wow, i just re-read your question. you need to go and speak with a supervisor at that hospital. they do know where you should go and speak to... you obviously just talked to someone who prob. didnt know anything. go and speak to a supervisor.

or go to this site, there are a couple numbers you can call and it lists what you need to file and send in:

http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/download/Del...

Answer 2

You have to go to the probate court where you delivered your baby. meaning the city or county the hospital is located.

Answer 3

The Division of Vital Records is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  Offices are also open on the third Saturday of each month from 8:00 am until noon.

Offices are closed on State holidays.

For a recorded message about birth, death, or marriage certificates, call 410-764-3038 (Baltimore local call) or 1-800-832-3277 (toll-free call).

TO APPLY IN PERSON OR BY MAIL:

Come in or write to:

The Division of Vital Records

6550 Reisterstown Road

Reisterstown Road Plaza

Baltimore, MD 21215

Map and Directions

Birth certificates for individuals born in Maryland after 1939 are also available for same day service at local health departments in all jurisdictions except Montgomery County, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County. In order to receive same day service, an applicant will be required to present valid, unexpired, government-issued photo identification. The identification must have a date issued and an expiration date.

Click here to apply online through VitalChek at an additional charge.

FOR RETURN MAIL SERVICE: Enclose a self-addressed, stamped, legal size envelope and proper payment.

FEES*: There is a non-refundable fee of $12.00 for each copy of a birth, death, marriage certificate, or verification of divorce requested from the Division of Vital Records offices in Baltimore. If the search provides no record, the $12.00 fee is not refunded and a Certification of Record Search will be provided. When applying in person, you may use cash, check, or money order. When mailing an application, include a check or money order only. Make checks payable to the Division of Vital Records.

If you wish to obtain a copy of a certificate from a local health department, please be advised that you may be charged an issuance fee in addition to the $12 certificate fee.  Please check with the local health department in your jurisdiction for more information on additional charges.

VitalChek, a nongovernmental agency, provides a credit card service (MasterCard, Visa, Visa Debit Card, Discover, and American Express) that may be used for telephone, online, and fax orders only. This service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. There is an additional $7.00 charge per order for this service. There is an additional fee of $13.50 if express mail is requested.

*FEES FOR CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES:

The Department does not collect a fee for:

●   a copy of a certificate of a current or former armed forces member that is requested by the member; or

●   a copy of a certificate of a current or former armed forces member or of a surviving spouse or child of the member, if the copy will be used in connection with a claim for a dependent or beneficiary of the member.  

Vital Records Information  [phone]

  

Good luck!  :)

Answer 4

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