This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Obits101 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.oklahoma/3142.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ...FYI: ( http://www.ok.gov/health/index.html ) Oklahoma began filing birth records in October of 1908. It was not mandatory, however, that these records be filed until 1917. Because birth records were not required in years past as they are today for identification, the filing process in many years prior to 1940 are sketchy. It is the responsibility of the hospital or attendant at birth in each matter of birth to properly obtain the information needed and file the certificate in a timely manner. Contact Information 1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117 Phone: (405) 271.4040 E-mail: AskVR@health.ok.gov Fees Current fees are listed below, the fee for the search of a birth certificate is $15.00. This fee will pay for the issuance of one certified copy of the birth certificate to a qualified applicant if the certificate is located. Additional copies will be issued at a cost of $15.00 per copy. The searching fee is not refundable or transferable. Please make your check or money order payable to the Vital Records Service. If mailing your request, please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for return of the requested certificates. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.