Find Birth Records in Robertson County
Robertson County birth records are issued by the Robertson County Health Department and the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. The county seat is Springfield, and the local health department there can provide certified birth certificates for any Tennessee birth on file with the state. This page explains who can request a record, what you need to bring, what the process looks like, and where to go when older records are involved.
Robertson County Quick Facts
Robertson County Health Department
The Robertson County Health Department in Springfield is the local office for vital records services. Like other county health departments in Tennessee, the Robertson office participates in the VRISM statewide registry, which means it can issue a certified birth certificate for any birth on file with the state, regardless of which county the birth took place in. You do not have to travel to Nashville or to the county where the birth occurred.
Robertson County residents can get a certified copy of a birth certificate for $15.00. You must bring valid government-issued photo ID. Only certain people can get a birth certificate: the person named on the record, a parent listed on the certificate, a legal guardian with court documents, or a legal representative with written authority. If you are picking up for someone else, a notarized letter of permission from the record holder may be accepted, but call ahead to confirm.
The Robertson County Health Department is based in Springfield. Visit the county website for the current address, phone number, and office hours before making a trip.
The Robertson County vital records page on the county website shows what services the health department offers. The screenshot below comes from robertsoncountytn.gov.
The health department page lists required documentation, accepted payment types, and the steps to follow when requesting a birth certificate in Robertson County.
Requesting a Robertson County Birth Certificate
There are four ways to get a birth certificate tied to Robertson County. You can walk in to the local health department in Springfield, visit the state office in Nashville, send a mail request, or order online through VitalChek. Pick the method that fits your schedule and location.
In person at the health department is often fastest. Bring your photo ID and $15.00. The staff will have you fill out a short form and check that you are eligible. Most same-day requests are completed while you wait. The Robertson County Health Department is a good choice if you live nearby and need the record quickly.
To request by mail, send your completed application, a photocopy of your government-issued ID (the copy must show your signature), and a check or money order payable to Tennessee Vital Records for $15.00 per copy to: Tennessee Vital Records, 1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243. Mail processing takes longer than in-person requests, so factor that in if you have a deadline.
Online orders go through VitalChek at vitalchek.com. You can also call VitalChek at 800-241-8322. VitalChek charges a processing fee in addition to the $15.00 state fee and offers UPS delivery for $21.00. This is a good option if speed is important and an in-person visit is not practical. VitalChek accepts all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Note: The Tennessee Office of Vital Records in Nashville takes walk-in requests on weekdays. On Tuesday and Thursday the office stays open until 6:00 PM, which makes it easier to visit after normal work hours.
Tennessee Office of Vital Records
The Tennessee Office of Vital Records in Nashville is the central state repository for all Tennessee birth records, including those from Robertson County. The office address is 1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243. Phone: (615) 741-1763. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday run until 6:00 PM.
Tennessee began registering births statewide in July 1908. Records from 1913 are incomplete in most counties because of a temporary lapse in the registration law. Consistent compliance was reached statewide by around 1927. The state office holds records for all of these years. Under Tenn. Code Ann. ยง 68-3-205, birth records are restricted for 100 years from the date of birth. Records more than 100 years old are transferred to the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
The official guide on getting a certificate covers in-person, mail, and online options in detail. The state fee schedule lists the current cost for each type of record.
Older Robertson County Birth Records
For Robertson County births that predate statewide registration, or for records that are more than 100 years old, the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) is the primary source. TSLA is located at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville, TN 37219. The Research Room is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The TSLA vital records guide explains which records are held and how to search them. For Robertson County births before 1908, researchers typically look at church records, census records, family documents, and county court records from that period. The Digital Tennessee birth records database is a useful index for early registered births and a good starting point for genealogical work.
The CDC's Tennessee vital records page also summarizes available record types and time periods, which helps when planning a records search that covers multiple eras.
Cities in Robertson County
Robertson County includes Springfield as its county seat, along with smaller communities including Greenbrier, White House, and Coopertown. No cities in Robertson County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All Robertson County birth records are handled through the county health department or the Tennessee Office of Vital Records.
Nearby Counties
Robertson County sits in Middle Tennessee and shares borders with several other counties. Use the county where the birth occurred to determine where the original record was filed.