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Connecticut Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Connecticut — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

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Connecticut · 210 offices

210
Offices listed
168
Counties covered
$30.00
Birth cert. fee
12–13 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$30 · approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks

Death Certificate

$20 · approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks

Marriage Certificate

$20 · approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks

State of Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office (DPH-State Vital Records Office)

Address
CT Department of Public Health State Vital Records Office 410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor Hartford, CT 06106
Mailing
Connecticut Department of Public Health Vital Records Section Customer Services, MS # 11 VRS P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone
(860) 509-7700
Hours
Walk-ins: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Phone: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Connecticut Birth Certificate

Fee
$30
Additional copy
$30
Rush fee
Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”
Processing time
approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks
Rush processing
Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”
Public after
100 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Grandparents
  • Legal Guardian
  • Parents
  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Email
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Parent Names Before Marriage
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Birth
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Valid Government ID

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • Birth Certificate
  • College ID
  • Expired Government Issued ID
  • Letter from Government Agency
  • Military Discharge
  • Pay Stub
  • Paycheck Stub
  • Probation Documents
  • Release Documents from Correction Institution
  • Social Security Card
  • Trade License
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Card
  • Weapon Permit
  • Work ID
Application form (Birth Request REV 12-21) ↗

Connecticut Death Certificate

Fee
$20
Additional copy
$20
Rush fee
Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”
Processing time
approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks
Rush processing
Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”
Public after
Not Restricted (for copies without SSN)

Who can request

  • Funeral Director (only for copies with SSN)
  • Heir
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Email
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Place of Death
  • Spouse Name
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Valid Government ID
Application form (VS-39DST) ↗

Connecticut Marriage Certificate

Fee
$20
Additional copy
$20
Rush fee
Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”
Processing time
approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks
Rush processing
Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”
Public after
Not Restricted (for copies without SSN)

Who can request

  • Person on Record (only for copies with SSN)

Required information

  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Date of Marriage
  • Email
  • Groom Name Before Marriage
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Marriage
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Passport
Application form (VS-39MST) ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office
CT Secretary of State
Phone
(860) 509-6002
Mailing
CT Secretary of State 30 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 509-6002
Walk-in
165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1000 Hartford, CT 06106
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
Original Document, or a copy (1) accompanied by a written statement affirming that the copy is true and accurate; (2) sworn to and signed before a Connecticut Notary Public.

Connecticut vital records FAQs

How much does a Connecticut birth certificate cost?

The fee is $30.

How long does a Connecticut birth certificate take?

approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks

How much does a Connecticut death certificate cost?

The fee is $20.

How long does a Connecticut death certificate take?

approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks

How much does a Connecticut marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $20.

How long does a Connecticut marriage certificate take?

approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks

Where do I get a birth certificate in Connecticut?

Connecticut birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 210 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a Connecticut birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.