Chester County Birth Records

To find Chester County Birth Records online, start your search through the state’s birth files. Use the archive tool below to look up folks born in Chester County. Type in the first or last name—or both—and press search. A list will show up. Pick the match that seems right.

You’ll see things like when and where they were born. You may also see who their folks were. It’s a fast way to learn about a person’s start in life.

If you have a tough time finding what you need, don’t give up. Try reaching out for help. You can call the state file office. You can also try the Chester County archive team. They’ll help you find the info or tell you what to try next.

Pennsylvania State Archives
Address: 350 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 783-3281

Chester County Archives & Records Services
Address: 601 Westtown Road, Suite 080, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 344-6760

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Official Chester County Birth Records Resources

Agency & Contact Info	Description
Chester County Archives and Records 601 Westtown Rd Suite 080 West Chester PA 19380 0990 610 344 6760	Keeps birth logs from year 1852 to 1855 and 1893 to 1906. Great for old Chester County docs. Gives help for search and lookups. Lots of old pics and files are online.
PA Vital Records Division 101 S Mercer St New Castle PA 16101 724 656 3100 844 228 3516	Holds all state birth files from year 1907 up to now. You can ask for copies by mail, net, or drop off. Good for those born in Chester County or lived there long.
Chester County Register of Wills 201 W Market St West Chester PA 19380 610 344 6335	Deals with estate and court files. Helps with birth certs if you go through the state. Has guides for birth and death in Chester County pre 1907.
Chester County Archives Office 601 Westtown Rd Suite 080 West Chester PA 19380 0990 610 344 6760	Place to go for old birth docs in Chester County. Has list books and pics from 1800s and start of 1900s. They can send scans or help you dig.
PA Birth Cert Site Office PO Box 1528 New Castle PA 16103	Lets you ask for birth certs by post. Part of PA Health. You fill out form and send with check. You get record in weeks. Good if born in Chester County or near.
West Chester Borough Office 401 East Gay St West Chester PA 19380 610 692 7574	Local gov in Chester County seat. Does not give birth files but can guide you to Archives or Vital folks. Has FAQs and help online.
Phoenixville Borough Hall 351 Bridge St Phoenixville PA 19460 610 933 8801	Handles local rules and permits. Not a birth record source, but gives aid if you ask where to go in Chester County for one.
City of Coatesville Clerk 1 City Hall Place. Coatesville, PA 19320 610 384 0300	Only city in Chester County. They send folks to Archives or state if they want birth docs.
Downingtown Borough Admin 4 W Lancaster Avenue Municipal Government Center Downingtown, 19335 610 269 0344	Town staff do not keep birth logs. They point folks to Chester County or PA Vital Records for real docs.
Kennett Square Borough Office 600 S Broad St suite 110, Kennett Square, PA 19348 610 444 6020	Small town that helps with town needs. Birth record tasks go through Chester County Archives or state.