Georgia Department of Public Health - State Office of Vital Records (birth records: affidavits, paternity acknowledgment) · Georgia state form
Delayed Certificate of Birth Form 3908
Use Form 3908 to apply for a delayed Georgia birth certificate by providing birth details, supporting evidence, and a sworn signature.
- What this form is
- Form 3908 is used to establish a delayed certificate of birth. The registrant, parent, or legal representative completes the applicant section with birth and parent information. Applicants must provide supporting evidence that meets the form’s requirements. The registrant must sign before a notary, and the completed form, evidence, identification, and applicable payment are submitted to the State Office of Vital Records.
- Who needs it
- A registrant, parent, or legal representative seeking to establish a delayed certificate of birth can complete this form and provide the required evidence.
- Why it needs a notary
- The registrant must sign in a notary’s presence, and the affidavit section must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Mail the completed form with the required evidence, a valid copy of photo ID, and a U.S. money order or certified check payable to the State Office of Vital Records. Birth records for children up to one year old must be filed at the county level.
Questions
Does Form 3908 need to be notarized?
Yes. The registrant must sign in a notary’s presence, and the affidavit section must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
What evidence is required with the delayed birth certificate form?
The form requires supporting records that establish the birth facts. The number and age of records required depend on the registrant’s age; consult the form instructions for the applicable requirements.
How do I submit Form 3908?
Mail the completed form with supporting evidence, a valid copy of photo ID, and a U.S. money order or certified check payable to the State Office of Vital Records. Children up to one year old must be filed at the county level.