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Where to mail your certificate application in Idaho

Mail your completed Idaho certificate application to Vital Records Unit, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0036. This office issues certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates registered in the state. $16 per copy for a birth, death, or marriage certificate. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.

Certificate applications — birth, death and marriage certificates

Vital Records Unit
Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID  83720-0036

Use this address for birth, death and marriage certificates for events registered in Idaho.

Verified September 2026cdc.gov

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Vital Records UnitBureau of Vital Records and Health StatisticsPO Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0036

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Key facts

  • Idaho's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths, marriages) registered in Idaho — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
  • $16 per copy for a birth, death, or marriage certificate.
  • Personal check or money order payable to "Idaho Vital Statistics."
  • Include a government-issued photo ID with signature, or copies of two other forms of ID (one with a signature).
  • Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
  • PostPal prints your completed application and mails it to Vital Records Unit the next business day — no printer, envelope, or trip to the post office.

How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the event was registered in Idaho

    Certificates come from the state where the birth, death, or marriage was registered. If the event happened in Idaho, Vital Records Unit is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.

  2. 2

    Fill out and sign the application

    Download the current application from Idaho's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. Include a government-issued photo ID with signature, or copies of two other forms of ID (one with a signature). Include your payment: Personal check or money order payable to "Idaho Vital Statistics."

  3. 3

    Address the envelope to the vital records office

    Mail it to Vital Records Unit, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0036. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you.

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Common questions

Where do I mail my birth certificate application in Idaho?

Mail it to Vital Records Unit, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0036. $16 per copy for a birth, death, or marriage certificate.

Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?

Yes. Idaho accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to Vital Records Unit. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.

What do I need to include when I mail my application?

Include the completed and signed application form, include a government-issued photo ID with signature, or copies of two other forms of ID (one with a signature)., and payment: Personal check or money order payable to "Idaho Vital Statistics."

How long does a mailed certificate take?

Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.

Does this office handle all Idaho marriage certificates?

State marriage records only go back to May 1947 — for earlier marriages, contact the County Recorder where the license was issued.

Can PostPal mail my Idaho vital records application for me?

Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to Vital Records Unit the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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