Having possession of vital documents is essential in today’s world. One of those may be your birth certificate. Have you lost yours? How did you get a copy for your files? The Franklin County Health Department can help. To get a certified copy of your birth certificate, you can request it through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Office of Vital Statistics. Franklin County does not issue birth certificates directly.
You can do this several ways. First, feel free to walk into the office in Topeka. It’s open from 9:00 to 4:00 and only takes about 15 to 20 minutes, provided there is no difficulty finding it. Second, get on the internet and access their website. You can expect iit in the mail within three to five business days. Third, pick up the phone and call. They are available 24/7 and payment of $20 can be made by credit card with a three to five day waiting period. You can also use the mobile app using the I-Kan app, a text will be sent when it is ready for pickup or it can be sent to you by mail.
There, now you have it. No excuses now to get those important documents.
