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Kansas
Genealogy FAQs
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Where do I find Kansas vital records?
Answer
Early birth & death records were
kept by the counties. Later records may be obtained from the
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Vital Statistics
Department as discussed below.
- •Birth Certificates--
- Birth certificates are on file
beginning July 1, 1911, with a few delayed birth
certificates dating back to the 1860's. (Filing of
delayed birth certificates started in 1940.) In your
request, state the name on the certificate, date of
birth, place of birth, father's name, and mother's full
name including maiden name. If you have the birthplace of
the parents, race, sex or other information, include it
since it may be helpful in locating the correct record,
especially if the name on the record is a common name
such as Smith, Jones, Wilson, etc..
•Death Certificates--
Death certificates are on file beginning July 1, 1911. In
your written request, state the name of the deceased
whose record you are requesting, the date of death and
the city and county of death. It is helpful to include
the date of birth of the deceased, social security
number, last known address, spouse's name, parents'
names, place of burial, race, sex or any other
information that may assist us in locating the correct
record, especially if the name on the record is a common
name such as Smith, Jones, Wilson, etc.
•Marriage or Divorce Certificates--
Marriage records are on file beginning May 1, 1913 and
divorce records are on file beginning July 1, 1951. For
records prior to those dates, contact the Clerk of the
District Court in the county where the event occurred.
Note that marriage records where the license was issued
and not necessarily where the marriage occurred. In your
written request, state the names as they appear on the
record, the date of the event, and the city and county of
the event. If you have additional information such as
birthplaces or parents name, include that information
since it may be helpful in locating the correct record,
especially if the name on the record is a common name
such as Smith, Jones, Wilson, etc. Instructions for
submitting a written request for vital records:
Submit a signed request with the appropriate information
for the type of record you are requesting. (See below).
Also include your name, your specific relationship to the
person whose record is being requested, your reason for
requesting the record, your daytime telephone number and
a personal identification number, such as your driver's
license or social security number. Do not send in an
original license or social security card. Make your check
or money order payable to Vital Statistics. (Do not send
cash.) Forward your request and fee along with a business
size, self-addressed, stamped envelope to:-
- Vital Statistics
1000 SW Jackson
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (785) 296-1500
Fax: (785) 368-6368
For more information, visit the
KDHE web site.
Submitted by James Zell
Last
updated December 27, 2002
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