State vital records · MDH-DVR
Maryland Vital Records Requirements
Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Maryland — in one place.
Maryland · 48 offices
At a glance
Maryland Departmnet of Health - Division of Vital Records (MDH-DVR)
- Address
- 6764B Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Mailing
- Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, Maryland 21215-0036
- Phone
- (410) 764-3038
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Appointment only (”HOURS OF OPERATION: Effective September 20, 2021 the Division of Vital Records will be open to customers by appointment.”)
Maryland Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $10
- Additional copy
- $10
- Rush fee
- $18.50 (only for internet orders)
- Processing time
- 5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
- Rush processing
- 3 weeks
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Spouse
Required information
- Certificate Number
- Current Age
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Hospital of Birth
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Non-Driver Photo ID
- Passport
- State Driver's License
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Letter from Government Agency
- Pay Stub
- Rental Agreement
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- W-2 Form
Maryland Death Certificate
- Fee
- $10
- Additional copy
- $12
- Rush fee
- $18.50 (only for internet orders)
- Processing time
- 5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
- Rush processing
- 3 weeks
- Public after
- 10 years
Who can request
- Funeral Director
- Heir
- Legal Representative
Required information
- Age at Death
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Home Name
- Mailing Address
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Letter from Government Agency
- Pay Stub
- Rental Agreement
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- W-2 Form
Maryland Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $12
- Additional copy
- $12
- Rush fee
- $18.50 (only for internet orders)
- Processing time
- 5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
- Rush processing
- 3 weeks
- Public after
- before 2013
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Funeral Director
- Legal Representative
- Person on Record
Required information
- Bride Name
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name
- Mailing Address
- Place of Marriage
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Non-Driver Photo ID
- Passport
- State Driver's License
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Letter from Government Agency
- Pay Stub
- Rental Agreement
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- W-2 Form
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Order online ↗Get a birth certificate by Maryland county
Most Maryland birth and death records are requested at the county level. Choose your county for local offices, fees, and how to order.
- Montgomery County birth certificate2
- Prince George's County birth certificate2
- Anne Arundel County birth certificate2
- Baltimore County birth certificate4
- Howard County birth certificate2
- Frederick County birth certificate2
- Harford County birth certificate2
- Carroll County birth certificate2
- Charles County birth certificate2
- Washington County birth certificate2
- St. Mary's County birth certificate2
- Wicomico County birth certificate2
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State
- Phone
- (410) 974-5521
- Mailing
- Office of the Secretary of State 16 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Walk-in
- 16 Francis Street, Wineland Building, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Details
- If you are having certifications done by mail, be certain to include: • your check or money order • a note stating in which country the documents will be used, and how to contact you if a small question should arise concerning your documents. • a stamped, self-addressed envelope or prepaid express delivery service, such as: Fedex or UPS
Public records: Maryland Public Information Act (PIA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.