Another Reminder to Gather up All of Your Vital Documents!

[John1956PA]

12. Just before I read your OP, I printed out my application for two copies of my birth certificate.

Last edited Fri Oct 10, 2025, 10:17 PM - Edit history (1)

In Pennsylvania, the cost of a birth certificate issued by the Department of Vital Records is twenty dollars. If an applicant is facing financial hardship, a waiver of the fee may be possible.

A regional office of the Bureau is located not far from where I live. I plan on presenting my application and check at the office tomorrow. If all goes well, I should secure two copies of my birth certificate an hour or so after I submit my application. I will let you know how it works out.

EDITED TO ADD UPDATE, 10-10-2025:
The two copies of my death certificate were ready for picking up by me an hour after I submitted my application and tendered my check for payment of the fee. Thereafter, I drove to the office of Driver's License Services and presented a copy of my birth certificate in order to request a Real ID. I tendered the applicable fee, whereupon my photo was snapped. I was told that I will receive my Real ID via mail in about ten days. After I receive the ID, I will begin the process of applying for a passport.