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Franklin County, Maine Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Franklin County, Maine: 1 office with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 1
- Offices
- Maine
- State
- $15.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 2–5 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Franklin County birth certificate
Franklin County birth and death records are issued under Maine 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 Franklin County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Maine state vital records office.
- Fee
- $15
- Processing
- 7-10 business days
- Who can request
- Attorneys, Aunts/Uncles, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, In-Laws
- ID required
- Driver's License, Passport, Valid Government ID
Offices in Franklin County
Cities in Franklin 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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