Find Birth Records in Coffee County
Birth records for Coffee County residents can be obtained at the county health department in Enterprise. This office belongs to the Southeastern Public Health District and has access to Alabama's statewide vital records system. Coffee County sits in southeastern Alabama with Elba as the official county seat, though the health department is located in Enterprise, the county's largest city. Enterprise is known for its famous Boll Weevil Monument. Staff can access birth certificates for any Alabama birth, not just local records. Most walk-in requests are processed the same day.
Coffee County Quick Facts
Coffee County Health Department
The Coffee County Health Department is part of the Alabama Department of Public Health's Southeastern District. Located on Neal Metcalf Road in Enterprise, the facility handles vital records along with immunizations and other public health services.
| Address | 2841 Neal Metcalf Road, Enterprise, AL 36330 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 347-9574 |
| Fax | (334) 347-7104 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | alabamapublichealth.gov/coffee |
The office closes during lunch and on state holidays. Parking is available on-site. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.
How to Get Birth Certificates
In Person
Visiting the health department is the fastest method. Bring valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Complete an application form 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 their 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. 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 verify 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.
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.