It is a criminal violation to make false statements on a vital records application form or to fraudulently obtain a birth certificate. Punishment may include a civil penalty of up to $5000 and up to five years in prison. Utah Code, Section26-23-5, 26-23-5.5 and 26-23-6.
If you were born in Utah and would like a very special certificate, you may purchase the special "Heritage" Certificate (photo shown left). The Utah Department of Health in association with the State Child Abuse and Neglect Advisory Council offers these special documents with permission of the artist.
Tooele County Health Department Support Services
151 North Main Street • Tooele, Utah • 84074
(435) 277-2460 • (435) 277-2464 Fax
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