Search Clay County Birth Records
Birth records for Clay County residents are available through the county health department in Lineville. The office is part of the Northeastern Public Health District and connects to Alabama's statewide vital records database. Clay County is located in eastern Alabama with Ashland as the county seat, though the health department is in Lineville. The county is rural with rolling hills and the Talladega National Forest covering portions of the land. Staff can access birth certificates for any Alabama birth. Most walk-in requests are processed the same day.
Clay County Quick Facts
Clay County Health Department
The Clay County Health Department operates under the Alabama Department of Public Health's Northeastern District. Located on Highway 9 in Lineville, the facility handles vital records along with immunizations and other public health services.
| Address | 86892 Highway 9, Lineville, AL 36266 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 396-6421 |
| Fax | (256) 396-9172 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | alabamapublichealth.gov/clay |
The office may close during lunch and on state holidays. Parking is available. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.
How to Get Birth Certificates
In Person
Visiting the health department is the quickest option. Bring valid photo ID such as a driver's license or passport. Complete an application at the counter. Staff search the database and print the certificate while you wait.
When requesting for another person, prove your eligibility. Parents can request for children. Adult children can get parents' records. Spouses, siblings, grandparents, and legal guardians are also eligible.
By Mail
Mail requests go to the Center for Health Statistics in Montgomery. Download Form HS-14 from the ADPH website. Complete the form, include ID photocopies, and pay by check or money order. Mail to P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, AL 36103-5625.
Online
VitalChek handles online orders with additional fees. Visit the ADPH website and follow the online ordering link.
Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Search (includes first certified copy) | $15.00 |
| Additional copies (same order) | $6.00 each |
| Expedited mail processing | $15.00 extra |
Payment includes cash, checks, and money orders. Call to confirm credit card acceptance.
Legal Requirements
Birth certificates are restricted for 125 years under Alabama Code § 22-9A-22. The Alabama Administrative Code 420-7-1-.22 lists eligible requesters.
Eligibility
The person on the certificate (if 14 or older), parents, spouses, adult children, siblings, grandparents, and legal guardians may request copies.
Identification
Valid, unexpired photo ID is required. Accepted forms include driver's licenses, state IDs, and passports.
Birth Registration
Alabama required statewide registration starting January 1, 1908 under Alabama Code § 22-9A-7. Pre-1908 records may exist in church records or county files.
Delayed Registration
Unregistered births can be filed under Alabama Code § 22-9A-9. Fee is $20.00. Contact the Center for Health Statistics at (334) 206-2637.
Corrections
Errors are corrected through the Center for Health Statistics under Alabama Code § 22-9A-19. Fee is $20.00.
Adoption Records
Adults 19 or older can request non-certified copies of original birth certificates for $25.00.