In Pennsylvania, birth certificate requests are processed within 2 weeks. There are peak request periods, and it is possible that during these periods, the order takes longer to process.
Two weeks. That's the current estimated wait time for processing a birth certificate request. However, you may be able to get the certificate in the same day if you request a certificate in-person at an Office of Vital Records by p.m., or a.m. for Philadelphia.
Newborn certificates are available approximately 4 weeks after the birth date. Call our office at 874-6334 to verify that the record is available prior to your visit.
The only thing faster is doing it in person – but that's not always possible or convenient, and that's why we're here. Visit the Pennsylvania - Vital Records website.
Contact your birth state or territory's vital records office to find out: How to order a certified copy of your birth certificate online, by mail, or in person.
Order in person at a Pennsylvania Vital Records branch office in Erie, Harrisburg, New Castle, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Scranton. Delivery ranges from same day to five days based on public office processing time.