The Spanish Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate (printed on the form as Solicitud para Acta de Nacimiento de Arizona) is the Spanish-language request form that Maricopa County Public Health – Vital Records publishes for ordering a certified copy of an Arizona birth record. It is one of the resources for getting a Maricopa County birth certificate by mail or in person; the county's page labels this Spanish version "Example Only" and lists the English application beside it. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the county at maricopa.gov.
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What is Spanish Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate – Maricopa County, AZ?
The Spanish Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate, printed as Solicitud para Acta de Nacimiento de Arizona, is the Spanish-language request form that Maricopa County Public Health – Vital Records uses to order certified copies of an Arizona birth certificate.
The form is built for the mail channel: it names the Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration (MCOVR), PO Box 2111, Phoenix AZ 85001, as the mailing address, and it also points to five in-person locations. It collects the date of the request, the purpose, the number of certified copies and the number of noncertified genealogical copies, the payment method, the details of the birth record (name, date of birth, sex, city, county, hospital, parents), the applicant's identity and relationship to the person named on the certificate, and card payment details.
The printed revision is REV 03/2025. The county's Order a Birth or Death Certificate page lists this Spanish version as "PDF - Example Only", next to the English Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate; the same page lists separate birth and death applications. This form covers birth records only. Different fees are printed for certified copies, for corrections or major changes to an Arizona birth record, and for government requests or genealogical studies.
Who needs to file Spanish Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate – Maricopa County, AZ?
Only people the county treats as eligible should apply. For a certified copy of a birth certificate, the county's eligibility page lists:
- The registrant, if over 18; a registrant under 18 needs proof of emancipation or marriage.
- Parents named on the certificate, or a parent shown by a court order or adoption document.
- Spouse, grandparent, adult child, adult grandchild and adult brother or sister, each with the relationship documents listed under Required documents.
- Guardians, conservators, a person designated in a power of attorney or a court order, and attorneys for the registrant, parent or guardian.
- Adoption agencies or private attorneys when an adoption is pending or they represent the biological or prospective adoptive parents.
- Government agencies, which may use a letter of request on agency letterhead; they can call 602-506-6805.
Every applicant must sign the application and provide valid government-issued identification or a notarized signature. The form also carries a statement for applicants who are at least 16 and have no residential address or are in Department of Child Safety (DCS) custody [A.R.S. 36-324 (F)].
Family members doing genealogical research, including a niece or nephew, may request a noncertified copy if they are at least 18 and document the relationship; pedigrees, lineage charts and family trees are not accepted.
When to file Spanish Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate – Maricopa County, AZ
Submit the application when you need a certified copy of an Arizona birth certificate; the form prints no deadline of its own. The county says completed applications with all required fees and information are usually processed within one (1) week, and same-day service is possible for eligible applications made in person, though some requests need more time. In person, arrive by 4 p.m.
Some timing rules attach to supporting documents. A guardian applying with a temporary court order must file within the timeframe of that order. A power of attorney granted by a parent or guardian of a minor or incapacitated person under A.R.S. § 14-5104 is valid 6 months from the date it is signed or notarized; one granted by a military member under A.R.S. § 14-5107 is valid 12 months from that date.
Documents you need
- Photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID, front and back, showing your name and signature; or a notarized signature on the application instead.
- Proof of relationship if your name does not appear on the birth certificate, such as a birth certificate or court-certified documents.
- A prepaid envelope addressed to yourself, for mail applications.
- If paying by card: a copy of the cardholder's valid government ID with photo and signature.
- Registrant under 18: a certified court order of emancipation, or a marriage certificate proving the registrant is married.
- Parent not named on the certificate: a certified court order of adoption or certificate of adoption naming you as parent, or a certified court order naming you as parent.
- Spouse: the marriage certificate, plus a letter of permission signed by the registrant that is notarized, or accompanied by a copy of the registrant's valid government ID.
- Grandparent: the birth certificate of your child named on the registrant's certificate, or that child's name and date of birth if born in Arizona.
- Adult child or adult grandchild: your own birth certificate linking you to the registrant; a grandchild also needs a parent's birth or death certificate linking you.
- Adult brother or sister: your birth certificate showing at least one common parent with the registrant, or the sibling's name and date of birth if born in Arizona.
- Guardian: a copy of the court order establishing guardianship, or the temporary order, certified by the issuing court.
- Conservator or person named in a court order: a certified copy of the court order establishing conservatorship or naming you.
- Person designated in a power of attorney: a copy of the power of attorney document.
- Attorney: documentation that the attorney was retained, and a letter on letterhead with the details the county lists if not using the application.
How to fill out Spanish Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate – Maricopa County, AZ
Enter date, purpose, copies and payment
In the top row, enter Fecha de Hoy and Propósito de la solicitud. Then give # de Copias Certificadas, # de Copias Genealógicas no Certificadas, Método de Pago and Cantidad Adjunta.
Write the name on the birth certificate
Under Nombre en la Acta de Nacimiento, enter Primero, Segundo and Apellido(s) exactly as they appear on the record.
Enter the birth record details
Under Información en la Acta, enter Fecha de Nacimiento, Sexo (Masculino or Femenino), Ciudad de Nacimiento, Condado and Hospital.
Complete the mother's information
Enter the mother's name, Apellido de Soltera, Fecha de Nacimiento and Estado o País de Nacimiento in the first parent row.
Complete the father's information
In the second parent row, enter the father's name, Apellido(s), Fecha de Nacimiento and Estado o País de Nacimiento.
Answer the tribe question
Mark Sí or No for ¿Es parte de alguna tribu de Arizona? If you answer Sí, specify the tribe on the line provided.
Sign and name the applicant
Sign at Firma del Solicitante (Requisito) and write your full name (Primero, Segundo, Apellido(s)) under Persona Solicitando Acta.
Enter your contact details and address
Add Celular/Número de Teléfono, Correo Electrónico and your Domicilio: Dirección, Apt/Suite, Ciudad, Estado and Código Postal.
Mark your relationship to the registrant
Check one option: Padres, Mismo, Hermano(a), Abuelo(a), Guardián legal, Esposo(a), Agencia Gubernamental or Otro (write it in). Proof of relationship is required if your name is not on the certificate.
Use the age statement only if it applies
The statement citing A.R.S. 36-324 (F) is for applicants at least 16 who have no residential address or are in DCS custody. Skip it otherwise.
Leave the notary and office areas alone
The Area para notariar is completed by a notary if you use a notarized signature instead of an ID copy. Leave Para Uso en Oficina blank.
Fill in card payment details if paying by card
Under Pagar con Tarjeta, mark the card type and enter card number, expiration, CVV#, billing ZIP, cardholder signature, # de Copias Pagadas and Cantidad. Enclose the cardholder's photo ID copy.
Review, download and assemble the PDF
Check names, dates and the signature, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Add your ID copy, proof of relationship, payment and prepaid envelope as described under How to submit.
How to submit Spanish Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate – Maricopa County, AZ
The form can be submitted by mail, in person at one of five Maricopa County locations, or through VitalChek, a separate online ordering company.
- By mail: send the completed, signed application, the appropriate fee and a prepaid envelope addressed to yourself to MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration), PO Box 2111, Phoenix AZ 85001. The form says no cash and no checks. Include a front-and-back photocopy of your government ID or a notarized signature.
- In person: Phoenix, 1645 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85006; Goodyear, 14130 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear 85395; Este del Valle, 331 E Coury Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210; Glendale, 5141 W Lamar Rd, Glendale 85301; Noroeste del Valle, 8088 W Whitney Dr Ste 2A, Peoria 85345. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed on holidays and other dates. Bring a current, signed photo ID, the fee and your eligibility documents.
- Online: VitalChek.com adds service charges to the per-copy fee, and the same rules and requirements apply. The county notes that mail and in-person services can be faster and carry no additional charges.
A fee applies; call 602-506-6805 or see the county's page for the current amounts. The county asks that forms be completed in Adobe Acrobat Reader, printed and mailed. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending cash or a check with a mail application; the form states no cash and no checks.
- Leaving out the prepaid envelope with your own address, which the mail checklist requires.
- Submitting the application unsigned; the signature line is marked as a requirement.
- Sending neither a front-and-back photocopy of your government ID nor a notarized signature.
- Omitting proof of relationship when your name does not appear on the birth certificate.
- Paying by card without enclosing a copy of the cardholder's government photo ID showing signature.
- Mailing the package to a street address instead of PO Box 2111, Phoenix AZ 85001.
- Relying on an expired power of attorney; those under A.R.S. § 14-5104 last 6 months and under § 14-5107 last 12 months.
- Arriving at an in-person location after 4 p.m., when the county asks applicants to arrive by that time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Spanish Application for Certified Copy of an Arizona Birth Certificate?
It is the Spanish-language request form, printed as Solicitud para Acta de Nacimiento de Arizona, from Maricopa County Public Health – Vital Records. You use it to order a certified copy of an Arizona birth certificate by mail or in person. The county's page lists it as "PDF - Example Only" beside the English application.
Who can get a Maricopa County birth certificate?
Eligible applicants include the registrant (over 18), parents named on the certificate, a spouse, grandparent, adult child, adult grandchild or adult sibling with relationship documents, plus guardians, conservators, attorneys and others the county lists. Every applicant must sign and show valid government ID or a notarized signature.
Do I need a notary for the birth certificate application?
Not if you send valid government-issued identification. The county accepts either a photocopy of your photo ID (front and back) or a notarized signature on the application. Whichever you choose, the application itself must be signed.
Can I pay by cash or check when I mail the application?
No. The form says no cash and no checks. Include the correct amount, and use the card payment section with a copy of the cardholder's government photo ID if paying by card. For current amounts, call 602-506-6805.
Where do I mail the Maricopa County birth certificate application?
Mail it to MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration), PO Box 2111, Phoenix AZ 85001. Enclose the signed application, ID copy or notarized signature, proof of relationship if your name is not on the certificate, the fee, and a prepaid envelope with your address.
How long does it take to get a certified birth certificate?
The county says completed applications with all required fees and information are usually processed within one (1) week. Same-day service is possible for eligible applications made in person, but some requests need more time. Arrive by 4 p.m. at in-person locations.
Can I order a Maricopa County birth certificate online?
Yes, through VitalChek.com, a separate company. It charges additional processing fees on top of the fee per certified copy, and all rules and requirements for mail and in-person applications still apply. The county notes mail and in-person services can be faster.
Can I fill out this application online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to the county; you mail it or take it in person. The county advises completing the form in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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