Vital Records

Apache County Office of Vital Records issues certified copies of birth and death certificates occurring In the state of Arizona. For all other vital records services, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records website.

Records Request

To request a birth or death certificate, please complete the appropriate online form and print a copy to mail or bring to us in person. We also have forms available at the counter.

We accept records requests in person or via mail. Please plan to pay the $20 fee per record with a debit or credit card or money order payable to “Apache County Vital Records.” We do not accept cash or personal checks. You may also order records online through the Arizona Department of Public Health Services.

Native American Delayed Birth Certificate Registration

If you are a Native American born before 1970 and have an unregistered birth, you will need to apply for a delayed birth certificate. Please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services website and follow the instructions provided to register a delayed birth certificate.

Our office cannot create or print delayed birth certificates (certificates issued more than one year after a birth).

Navajo Nation Outreach

We are back with a new vital records schedule for 2026 in Ganado and Chinle! Please call to schedule your appointment.

Ganado
District II Administration Complex
Highway 264 & Chapter House Rd
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

  • January 13, 2026
  • February 10, 2026
  • March 10, 2026
  • April 14, 2026
  • May 12, 2026
  • June 9, 2026
  • July 7, 2026
  • August 11, 2026
  • September 8, 2026
  • October 13, 2026
  • Monday, November 9, 2026
  • December 8, 2026

Chinle
District I Administration Complex
Left of Motor Vehicle Division
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

  • January 14, 2026
  • February 11, 2026
  • March 11, 2026
  • April 15, 2026
  • May 13, 2026
  • June 10, 2026
  • July 8, 2026
  • August 12, 2026
  • September 9, 2026
  • October 14, 2026
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  • December 9, 2026

By appointment only.

  • For appointments in Ganado and Chinle, please call 928-337-7525.
  • If calling on a scheduled day, please text or leave a message at 928-245-8461.
  • Payment: Money orders and credit/debit cards are accepted. No cash.
  • Fees: Birth/death certificate $20.00 per copy, amendments $30.00 per copy.

Contact Information

Counter Hours:
8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday (closed Fridays)

We are closed the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month for community outreach services. Please call ahead before arriving, especially if you are traveling a long distance.

Apache County Office of Vital Records
75 W. Cleveland Street (2nd Floor)
St. Johns, AZ 85936

P: 928-337-7525

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