Find Birth Records in Chambers County

Birth records for Chambers County residents are available at the county health department in Valley. The office belongs to the East Central Public Health District and has access to Alabama's centralized vital records system. Chambers County lies along the Georgia border in eastern Alabama, with Lafayette as its county seat. The health department is located in Valley rather than the county seat. Staff can retrieve birth certificates for any Alabama birth, not just those that occurred locally. Most walk-in requests are processed the same day.

Chambers County Health Department

The Chambers County Health Department is part of the Alabama Department of Public Health's East Central District. The facility on North Medical Park Drive in Valley handles vital records along with immunizations, disease prevention, and environmental health services. This is where Chambers County residents obtain birth certificates.

Address	5 North Medical Park Drive, Valley, AL 36854
Phone	(334) 756-0758
Fax	(334) 756-0765
Hours	Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Website	alabamapublichealth.gov/chambers

The office may close for lunch and is closed on state holidays. There is parking available at the facility. Walk-in visitors are welcome during business hours.

How to Request Birth Certificates

In Person

Going to the health department in person is the fastest option. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Fill out an application at the office. Staff will search the statewide database and print your certificate while you wait. The process typically takes 15 to 30 minutes.

If requesting for someone else, you must prove eligibility. Parents can request certificates for their children. Adult children can get their parents' records. Spouses, siblings, and grandparents are also eligible. Bring documentation like your own birth certificate or marriage license to prove the relationship. Legal representatives need court orders or powers of attorney.

By Mail

Mail requests go to the Center for Health Statistics in Montgomery. Download Form HS-14 from the ADPH website. Fill it out completely, attach photocopies of your ID (front and back), and include payment by check or money order to "Center for Health Statistics." Mail to P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, AL 36103-5625. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days after receipt.

Online

Alabama uses VitalChek for online birth certificate orders. This service adds processing fees but accepts credit cards and offers various shipping speeds. Go to the ADPH website and click the online ordering link. Create an account, enter the required information, and pay electronically. The certificate ships from the Montgomery office.

Fees and Payment

Chambers County Health Department uses the standard state fee schedule. These rates are the same across all Alabama county health departments.

Service	Fee
Search (includes first certified copy)	$15.00
Additional copies (same order)	$6.00 each
Expedited mail processing	$15.00 extra

Payment at the Chambers County office can be made by cash, check, or money order. Make checks payable to "Chambers County Health Department." Call ahead to confirm if credit cards are accepted. VitalChek orders have additional service and shipping fees.

Eligibility Requirements

Alabama limits access to birth certificates for 125 years. Alabama Code § 22-9A-22 provides that certified copies are legal evidence of the recorded facts. Alabama Administrative Code 420-7-1-.22 specifies who may request copies.

Who Can Request

The person named on the certificate can request their own copy if at least 14 years old. Parents on the certificate can request copies for children of any age. Other eligible applicants include the registrant's spouse, adult children, siblings, grandparents, and legal guardians. Attorneys may request with written authorization from an eligible party. Government agencies can access records for official purposes.

Identification

A valid, unexpired photo ID is required. Accepted forms include state driver's licenses, state IDs, U.S. passports, and military IDs. When requesting for someone else, bring documentation proving your relationship or legal authority.

Birth Registration History

Alabama began requiring statewide birth registration on January 1, 1908. Alabama Code § 22-9A-7 requires hospitals and birth attendants to file certificates within five days. The document includes the child's name, birth date, birthplace, and parent information.

Records from before 1908 may exist in church baptismal records, family bibles, or county courthouse files. The Alabama Department of Archives and History has some pre-1908 records. Census records from 1850 forward list ages and birthplaces useful for genealogical research.

Delayed Registration

Unregistered births can be filed through delayed registration. Alabama Code § 22-9A-9 sets different rules based on time elapsed since birth.

Registrations within one year use the standard form. Those from one to five years are marked "Delayed Registration." For births over five years ago, documentary evidence from independent sources is required, along with an affidavit from someone at least ten years older with personal knowledge of the birth. The fee is $20.00. Contact the Center for Health Statistics at (334) 206-2637 for guidance.

Amendments

Birth certificate corrections are handled by the Center for Health Statistics in Montgomery. County offices provide forms and information but do not process amendments. Under Alabama Code § 22-9A-19, minor corrections within one year do not mark the certificate as amended.

Common amendments include adding a father's name, fixing spelling errors, and name changes. Supporting documents are required. Amendments after one year result in the certificate being marked "AMENDED." Most amendments cost $20.00.

Adoption Records

When a child is adopted, a new birth certificate replaces the original, which is sealed. Alabama allows adult adoptees access to their original records. Those 19 or older can request a non-certified copy for $25.00. The request requires an original signature and cannot be done online. Birth parents may file a Contact Preference Form.

Nearby Counties

Any Alabama county health department can issue birth certificates from the statewide system. Nearby options include: