La Vergne Birth Records
La Vergne birth records are handled by Rutherford County and the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. La Vergne does not maintain a separate city birth records office. Residents who need a certified birth certificate contact the Rutherford County Health Department or the state office in Nashville. This page covers the local office, how the request process works, fees, eligibility, and historical resources for Rutherford County births.
La Vergne Quick Facts
Which County Handles La Vergne Birth Records
La Vergne is in Rutherford County. The Rutherford County Health Department handles vital records for all Rutherford County municipalities including La Vergne, Murfreesboro, and Smyrna. Phone: (615) 898-7880. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The department can issue certified birth certificates for any Tennessee birth through VRISM, the statewide electronic system. The fee is $15.00 per copy.
One note: the Rutherford County Health Department has records for births on or after 1949 in its local system. For births before 1949, the Tennessee Office of Vital Records in Nashville holds records going back to 1908. La Vergne's own city government is accessible at lavergnetn.gov, but the city does not issue birth certificates. All requests go to the county or state level.
How to Get a La Vergne Birth Certificate
Three methods are available: in person, by mail, or online.
In person: Visit the Rutherford County Health Department during business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Fill out Form PH-1654. Pay $15.00 per copy. Most in-person requests are handled the same day.
By mail: Download the Form PH-1654 application. Complete it, attach a photocopy of your photo ID, and include a check or money order for $15.00 payable to the Tennessee Department of Health. Mail to: Tennessee Office of Vital Records, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243. Processing takes one to three weeks.
Online: Order through VitalChek, the only vendor authorized by Tennessee. VitalChek adds $10.00 processing to the $15.00 state fee. An optional $5.00 expedite is available. Check the state fee schedule for current totals.
La Vergne City Government
The City of La Vergne provides municipal services including utilities, permits, and city departments. Birth certificates are not issued at the city level in Tennessee. The city's website can help you with city-specific services, but for vital records, you will need to contact Rutherford County or the state office. This is consistent across all Tennessee cities.
Who Can Request a Birth Record
Tennessee restricts access to birth records less than 100 years old under Tenn. Code Ann. ยง 68-3-205. Only specific people may obtain a certified copy.
Eligible requesters include the person named on the certificate (if 18 or older), a parent listed on the record, a legal guardian with court documentation, a spouse, a child, or a sibling of the named person. Legal representatives with written authorization may also apply. A valid government-issued photo ID is required. If requesting on behalf of another person, bring documentation proving your relationship: a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or court order.
Records over 100 years old are public and can be accessed by anyone. The state genealogy research guide explains how to access older records through public archives.
Historical Rutherford County Birth Records
Statewide birth registration in Tennessee began in 1908. For births before that year, the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville is the best resource. TSLA holds early vital records, church registers, and family documents for Rutherford County. TSLA is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Tennessee Early Vital Records Application (TEVA) is a free online database for birth records from 1908 through the early 1910s. Those records are now over 100 years old and open to public access. TEVA is searchable by name and county and is useful for early genealogical research.
The CDC guide to Tennessee vital records provides a plain-language summary of state procedures. The regulatory framework for Tennessee vital records is available through the Tennessee vital records regulations.
Nearby Cities
These cities near La Vergne have birth records pages with local office details and access information.