State vital records · VDH-Vital Records

Vermont Vital Records Requirements

Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Vermont — in one place.

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Vermont · 216 offices

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$10 · 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)

Death Certificate

$10 · 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)

Marriage Certificate

$10 · 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)

Vermont Department of Health - Vitla Records (VDH-Vital Records)

Address: 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 0540
Mailing: Vital Records Office PO Box 70 Burlington, VT 0540
Phone: 800-439-5008 (within VT) or 802-863-7275
Website: Official site ↗
Hours: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (according to google maps, VDH Office of Vital Records does not provide hours; it seems they do not offer in-person services)

Vermont Birth Certificate

Fee: $10
Additional copy: $10
Rush fee: Expedited processing NA but expedited delivery is available for online orders for $14.50
Processing time: 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)
Rush processing: 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders) + overnight delivery instead of standard delivery
Public after: 100 years

Who can request

Children
Employee of State Public Agency
Estate Executors
Grandchildren
Grandparents
Legal Guardian
Legal Representative
Parents
Person on Record
Siblings
Spouse

Required information

Date of Birth
Email
Father's Name at Birth
Full Name of Person of Record
Mailing Address
Mother's Maiden Name
Phone Number
Place of Birth
Sex
Your Birthdate
Your Business Name
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

Affidavit of Homeless Status
Driver's License
Passport
Permanent Residents Card
Resident Alien Card
State Corrections ID
State Employee ID
Tribal ID
US Employment Authorization Card
US Military ID
US Visa

Secondary ID

Bank Statement
College ID
Corrections ID
Court Documents with Current Address
Filed Federal Tax Form
First Class Mail with Current Address
Hospital Bill
Medicare Card
Pay Stub
Pilot's License
Prison ID
Property Bill
Social Security Card
US Selective Service Card
Utility Bill
Vehicle Registration
Voter Registration Card
W-2 Form
Work ID

Application form ↗

Vermont Death Certificate

Fee: $10
Additional copy: $10
Rush fee: Expedited processing NA but expedited delivery is available for online orders for $14.50
Processing time: 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)
Rush processing: 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders) + overnight delivery instead of standard delivery
Public after: 25 years

Who can request

Authority for Final Disposition
Children
Deceased Insurance Carrier
Estate Executors
Grandchildren
Grandparents
Legal Guardian
Legal Representative
Parents
Petitioner for Decedent's Estate
Representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Siblings
Social Security Administrator
Spouse

Required information

Date of Death
Email
Father's Name at Birth
Full Name of Person of Record
Mailing Address
Mother's Maiden Name
Phone Number
Place of Death
Sex
Your Birthdate
Your Business Name
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

Affidavit of Homeless Status
Driver's License
Passport
Permanent Residents Card
Resident Alien Card
State Corrections ID
State Employee ID
Tribal ID
US Employment Authorization Card
US Military ID
US Visa

Secondary ID

Bank Statement
College ID
Corrections ID
Court Documents with Current Address
Filed Federal Tax Form
First Class Mail with Current Address
Hospital Bill
Pay Stub
Prison ID
Property Bill
Social Security Card
Utility Bill
Vehicle Registration
Voter Registration Card
W-2 Form
Work ID

Application form ↗

Vermont Marriage Certificate

Fee: $10
Additional copy: $10
Rush fee: Expedited processing NA but expedited delivery is available for online orders for $14.50
Processing time: 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)
Rush processing: 5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders) + overnight delivery instead of standard delivery
Public after: 25 years

Who can request

Not Restricted

Required information

Bride Father's Name before Marriage
Bride Mother's Maiden Name
Bride Name
Bride's Place of Birth
Date of Marriage
Daytime Phone Number
Email
Groom Father's Name before Marriage
Groom Mother's Maiden Name
Groom Name
Groom's Place of Birth
Mailing Address
Purpose for the Certificate
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record

Application form ↗

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Get a birth certificate by Vermont county

Most Vermont 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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Apostille & authentication

Office: Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA)
Phone: 802-828-3700
Mailing: Vermont State Archives and Records Administration 1078 U.S. Route 2 - Middlesex, Montpelier, VT 05633-7701
Link: State apostille page ↗
Details: Official copies of Vermont government documents, certified by the legal record custodian. Must be original certifications; duplicates will be rejected.

Public records: Vermont’s Public Records Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.