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Maine Vital Records

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Maine · 39 offices

39
Offices listed
35
Counties covered
$15.00
Birth cert. fee
2–5 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$15 · 7-10 business days

Death Certificate

$15 · 7-10 business days

Marriage Certificate

$15 · 7-10 business days

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
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
  • Email
  • 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
Application form (vrform2) ↗

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
  • Email
  • 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
Application form (vrform2) ↗

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
  • Email
  • 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
Application form (vrform2) ↗

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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
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
Completed application form, document to be authenticated, notarized statement, payment of $10 per document

Maine vital records FAQs

How much does a Maine birth certificate cost?

The fee is $15.

How long does a Maine birth certificate take?

7-10 business days

How much does a Maine death certificate cost?

The fee is $15.

How long does a Maine death certificate take?

7-10 business days

How much does a Maine marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $15.

How long does a Maine marriage certificate take?

7-10 business days

Where do I get a birth certificate in Maine?

Maine birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 39 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 Maine 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: Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.