State vital records · DHHS-DRVS
Maine Vital Records Requirements
Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Maine — in one place.
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At a glance
Department of Health and Human Services - Data, Research, and Vital Statistic office (DHHS-DRVS)
- Address
- 220 Capitol Street 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011
- Mailing
- Vital Records 11 State House Station, 220 Capitol Street Augusta, ME 04333-0011
- Phone
- (207) 287-3771
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Maine Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $6
- Rush fee
- Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek (they have partnered with them), but they don’t state the fees
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days
- Rush processing
- “Vital Chek orders are processed the next business day (depending on method of delivery).” (no rush option for mail-in’s)
- Public after
- 75 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Aunts/Uncles
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Great Grandchildren
- In-Laws
- Informant
- Legal Guardian
- Nephew/Niece
- Officiant
- Other Descendants
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
- Step Children
- Step-Parents
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Name
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- DD-214 Form
- Hospital Birth Worksheet
- Income Tax Return
- Letter from Government Agency
- Marriage License
- Medicaid Card
- Medicare Card
- Pay Stub
- Personal Check with Address
- Previously Issued Vital Record
- Rental Agreement
- Social Security Card
- Social Security Disability Award Letter
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Work ID
Maine Death Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $6
- Rush fee
- Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek (they have partnered with them), but they don’t state the fees
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days
- Rush processing
- “Vital Chek orders are processed the next business day (depending on method of delivery).” (no rush option for mail-in’s)
- Public after
- 25 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Aunts/Uncles
- Children
- Great Grandchildren
- In-Laws
- Informant
- Legal Guardian
- Nephew/Niece
- Officiant
- Other Descendants
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouse
- Step Children
- Step-Parents
Required information
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Death
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- DD-214 Form
- Hospital Birth Worksheet
- Income Tax Return
- Letter from Government Agency
- Medicaid Card
- Medicare Card
- Pay Stub
- Personal Check with Address
- Previously Issued Vital Record
- Rental Agreement
- Social Security Card
- Social Security Disability Award Letter
- US Marriage Certificate
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Work ID
Maine Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $6
- Rush fee
- Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek (they have partnered with them), but they don’t state the fees
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days
- Rush processing
- “Vital Chek orders are processed the next business day (depending on method of delivery).” (no rush option for mail-in’s)
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Aunts/Uncles
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Great Grandchildren
- In-Laws
- Informant
- Legal Guardian
- Nephew/Niece
- Officiant
- Other Descendants
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
- Step Children
- Step-Parents
Required information
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Marriage
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- DD-214 Form
- Hospital Birth Worksheet
- Income Tax Return
- Letter from Government Agency
- Marriage License
- Medicaid Card
- Medicare Card
- Pay Stub
- Personal Check with Address
- Previously Issued Vital Record
- Rental Agreement
- Social Security Card
- Social Security Disability Award Letter
- Utility Bill
- Voter Registration Card
- Work ID
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Most Maine birth and death records are requested at the county level. Choose your county for local offices, fees, and how to order.
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- Kennebec County birth certificate1
- Androscoggin County birth certificate1
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- Oxford County birth certificate1
- Hancock County birth certificate1
- Somerset County birth certificate1
- Knox County birth certificate1
- Waldo County birth certificate1
- Sagadahoc County birth certificate1
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions
- Phone
- (207) 624-7752
- Mailing
- Secretary of State Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions 111 Sewall St., 4th Floor, Burton Cross Bldg. Augusta, ME 04333
- Walk-in
- Secretary of State Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions 111 Sewall St., 4th Floor, Burton Cross Bldg. Augusta, ME 04333
- Details
- Completed application form, document to be authenticated, notarized statement, payment of $10 per document
Public records: Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.