TN 63 (04-22)

GN 00308.069 Oklahoma Vital Records

A. Process

Marriage and divorce records are available in the county where the marriage license was issued or the divorce was granted.

B. Procedure

To obtain a vital records with certified birth /death records, technicians must write directly to the State at the address provided on the Oklahoma State Department of Health website.

The address, cost, and type of payment along with the most up-to-date information from Vital Records can be found on the Oklahoma Vital Records website. In addition, you can find EIN information here . The parallel Field Office (FO) cannot follow up on any requests.

If SSA is paying for the record (i.e., requirements for SSA purchase in GN 00301.210 are met), include a third party draft payable to “Oklahoma State Department of Health.” A valid, legal photo I.D. is required from the applicant or the individual representing the applicant for the issuance of a certified birth or death certificate. SSA FOs should follow procedures for identification requirements in GN 00308.001B.3.

Special procedures have been established for SSA offices to verify the validity of a birth record submitted by the applicant at a reduced search fee of $5. FOs must complete items 1, 3, and 4 of form SSA-L706-F3 (05/2005), including the applicant’s signature in the release section of item 1 in lieu of ID of applicant. Attach a legible copy of the birth certificate to be verified. Include a stamped, self-addressed return envelope and a third party draft of $5 payable to “Oklahoma State Department of Health.” Only requests for verification should be sent to the following address.


To Link to this section - Use this URL:
http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0200308069
GN 00308.069 - Oklahoma Vital Records - 04/06/2022
Batch run: 07/26/2023
Rev:04/06/2022