Georgia Form 3918 Request for Search of Birth Certificate
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Official Source:Georgia Department of Public HealthChecked May 2026What is Form 3918 used for?
Use this request to ask Georgia Vital Records to search for a birth certificate and issue an official copy when available.
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Enter parent names in the same order and spelling used on official records. If family surnames vary between documents, include the spelling most likely to appear on the birth record.
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What this form does
Georgia Form 3918 asks the Georgia Department of Public Health to search for a birth certificate and issue an official copy when a record is found. The agency relies on exact birth details, parent names, identity documentation, and the requester's eligibility.
Keep in mind
- Using a parent name spelling that does not match the birth record.
- Missing county or city of birth details when known.
- Submitting without valid identification or eligibility information.
What you’ll need
Full name of the person on the birth record
Date and place of birth
Parent names
Valid identification
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- 1. Prepare your information
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From the issuer: https://dph.georgia.gov/document/document/request-search-birth-form-3918/download
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Georgia Department of Public Health
Form identifier
Form 3918
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May 2026
Jurisdiction
Georgia statewide
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