Parents who need birth certificates or immunization records to prepare children for school may obtain them online or in person.

Birth certificates are available at www.kheks.gov/vital/birth.html and in person from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 120, Topeka. There is a $15 fee for each certified copy of a Kansas birth certificate.

Up-to-date immunization information, which includes 2012-13 school and child care immunization information is available at http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/schoolinof.htm.