Kent County Health Department
125 South Lynchburg Street, Chestertown, Maryland, 21620
Contact & location
- Address
- 125 South Lynchburg Street, Chestertown, Maryland, 21620
- Records for
- Kent County, Maryland
- Phone
- 410-778-1350
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Maryland state records
Kent County follows Maryland’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $10.00
- Maryland birth certificate fee
- 6–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 6,263,220
- Maryland population
This office charges $25.00 — $15.00 more than the Maryland fee.
See full Maryland requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | closed |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $25.00 | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
| Death Certificate | $25.00 | 6–7 weeksMaryland estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Kent County Health Department’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Chestertown. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.3 (6)- ★★★★★Bonbon HillibushGoogle
Well luv yous to BEH
- ★★★★★Tiffaney RamseyGoogle
Very nice, always helpful and informative. Took care of all of my needs and questions.
- ★★★★★Sherlina HollandGoogle
Good area and accessible
- ★★★★★Liz BrownGoogle
Transportation dept rarely answers the phone and when thwy do thwy have an attitude and take it out on You personally. Cant wait to get another survey in the mail.
- ★★★★★Rebecca JonesGoogle
I received my first vaccine on Wednesday, Jan 13th and I didn't even feel the needle! I'm usually terrified of needles and take a few minutes to calm myself down... the ladies were very patient and helped me feel calm and safe! I have my second shot scheduled for Thursday, Feb 11th!