Spring Hill Birth Records

Spring Hill birth records are handled by either Maury County or Williamson County, depending on which part of the city a person was born in. Spring Hill is one of the few Tennessee cities that spans two counties. Most of the city falls in Maury County, but a portion crosses into Williamson County. This page explains which county office to contact, how the request process works, what it costs, and where to find older historical records for Spring Hill families.

Which County Handles Spring Hill Birth Records

Spring Hill spans both Maury County and Williamson County. Most Spring Hill residents fall in the Maury County portion and use Maury County resources for vital records. The Maury County Clerk's office is at 10 Public Square, Columbia, TN 38401, phone (931) 375-2201. Columbia is the Maury County seat. The Maury County Health Department is also accessible through the Maury County government website.

For residents in the Williamson County portion of Spring Hill, the Williamson County Health Department handles requests. Williamson County resources are accessible through the Williamson County government website. If you are not sure which county your part of Spring Hill falls in, a quick check of your street address against county maps will tell you. Most hospital births in Spring Hill are registered with the county where the hospital is located, so check your existing documents if you have them.

Either county health department can issue a certified birth certificate for any Tennessee birth through VRISM, the statewide electronic system. If you are uncertain which county to contact, the Tennessee Office of Vital Records in Nashville can also issue any Tennessee birth certificate regardless of county.

How to Get a Spring Hill Birth Certificate

The process is the same regardless of which county you use.

In person: Visit the Maury County Health Department (for most Spring Hill residents) or the Williamson County Health Department. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Fill out Form PH-1654, the standard Tennessee birth certificate application. Pay $15.00 per copy. Most requests are handled the same day.

By mail: Download the Form PH-1654 application. Complete it, attach a photocopy of your 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. Mail processing takes one to three weeks.

Online: Use VitalChek, the only online vendor authorized by the state. 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.

Tennessee Vital Records and Genealogy Research

Statewide birth registration in Tennessee began in 1908. For births in Maury or Williamson County before that date, the best resource is the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville holds early vital records, church registers, and family documents for both counties. 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 covering birth records from 1908 through the early 1910s. Those early records are now over 100 years old and publicly accessible. TEVA is searchable by name and county and is a useful first step for genealogical research on Spring Hill and surrounding county families.

Who Can Request a Birth Record

Tennessee restricts access to birth records less than 100 years old under Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-3-205. Eligible requesters include the person named on the certificate (if 18 or older), a parent listed on the record, a legal guardian with documentation, a spouse, a child, or a sibling of the named person. Legal representatives with written authorization from an eligible person may also apply. A valid government-issued photo ID is required. Proof of relationship is required when requesting on behalf of another person.

Records over 100 years old are public and can be requested by anyone. See the Tennessee genealogy research guide for details on accessing older records.

Tennessee Vital Records Applications

The standard Tennessee birth certificate application is Form PH-1654. It is available in English and Spanish on the state vital records applications page. Fill it out completely before submitting. Incomplete forms cause delays. If your request is for a child, a parent listed on the certificate can request it without extra documentation. Legal guardians must include court paperwork.

The Tennessee Office of Vital Records is at 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243. Phone: (615) 741-1763. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Tuesday and Thursday until 6:00 PM).

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