Request a Manual Search

If, after searching  the online records, you do not find the record you need, you may ask Vital Records staff to perform a manual search.

On the List screen, click "Request for Manual Search."

1. Enter data in the required fields:
• Child's first name (one or more characters)
• Child's last name (one or more characters)
• Child's date of birth (year, month/year, or full date)
• Child's country of birth
• Mother's last name
2. Enter any additional information in the optional fields.
3. Verify that the case number is correct.
4. If the request was initiated by another state, enter the other state's FIPS code.
5. (Required) Provide your correct email address in case Vital Records staff need to contact you.
6. Enter in the Comments field any other information that might help VR staff perform the search.
7. Click Submit. A confirmation screen will display the values you entered, and the date and time of the request.

We suggest you print the screen for your records. Please allow five days for a response. VR staff will respond by email, or by postal mail.

Related Topics

• Search by Name
• View List of Results
• View Birth Record Details
• Print a Birth Record