$6
Lowest death cert
Kentucky
$34
Highest death cert
Michigan
$15
Avg birth cert fee
national median
7
States under $10
for death certs
1–3 wks
Fastest mail states
ND, SD, VT, WY
8–14 wks
Slowest mail states
CA, NY, NJ, TX
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Data notes: Fees shown are for the first certified copy from the state vital records office. Some states charge less for additional copies ordered simultaneously (Florida: $5 each add'l; Texas: $3 each add'l). Marriage certificate fees shown are state-office fees; county clerk fees may differ. Marriage records in many states are held at the county level — county fees vary. Processing times are estimates for mail-in requests; in-person at county offices is typically same-day regardless of state.