Part of Maryland vital records
Dorchester County Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Dorchester County, Maryland: 2 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 2
- Offices
- Maryland
- State
- $10.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 6–7 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Dorchester County birth certificate
Dorchester County birth and death records are issued under Maryland state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Dorchester County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Maryland state vital records office.
- Fee
- $10
- Processing
- 5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
- Who can request
- Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Parents, Person on Record, Spouse
- ID required
- Non-Driver Photo ID, Passport, State Driver's License
Offices in Dorchester County
Cities in Dorchester County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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