Maine vital records · Death Certificate
Maine Death Certificate
How to get a certified Maine death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $15.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 2–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 14
- Offices issuing
- 14
- Counties
How to get a Maine death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Maine office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 14 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (vrform2) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $15.00 fee to Department of Health and Human Services - Data, Research, and Vital Statistic office, Vital Records, 11 State House Station,, 220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333-0011.
Maine death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
Notarization: Notarized ID copy if original ID is not available
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
Skip the trip. Order a Maine death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in Maine: county offices
14 offices in 14 Maine counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $15.00.
- Acton County 1
- Androscoggin County 1
- Augusta County 1
- Bangor County 1
- Biddeford County 1
- Cumberland County 1
- Ellsworth County 1
- Farmington County 1
- Lincoln County 1
- Oxford County 1
- Perry County 1
- Portland County 1
- Skowhegan County 1
- York County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Town Clerk 35 H Road, Acton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Acton | 207-636-3131, ext 401 | $15.00 |
| City of Auburn Hall 60 Court Street, Auburn | Androscoggin | 207.333.6601 | $15.00 |
| Augusta DHHS District Office 35 Anthony Avenue, Augusta | Augusta | (800)452-1926 | $15.00 |
| Bangor City Clerk 73 Harlow Street, Bangor · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Bangor | 207-992-4220 | $15.00 |
| City of Biddeford City Clerk's Office 205 Main Street, Biddeford · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Biddeford | 207-571-0700 | $15.00 |
| Cumberland Town Clerk 290 Tuttle Road, Cumberland · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cumberland | (207) 829-5559 | $15.00 |
| City of Ellsworth 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth | Ellsworth | (207) 667-2563 | $15.00 |
| Farmington Town Clerk 153 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Farmington | 207-778-6539 | $15.00 |
| Lincoln County Clerk 29 Main Street, Lincoln · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Lincoln | 207-794-3372 | $15.00 |
| Oxford County Clerk 127 Pottle Road, Oxford · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Oxford | 207-539-4431 | $15.00 |
| Passamaquoddy Tribal Clerk 22 Bayview Dr, Perry · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Perry | (207)853-2600 or 853-5110 or 853-5154 | $15.00 |
| Portland Clerk Office 389 Congress Street, Portland · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Portland | 207-874-8300 | $15.00 |
| Skowhegan Vital Records 225 Water Street, Skowhegan · Vital Records Offices | Skowhegan | 207-474-6900 | $15.00 |
| York County Town Hall 186 York Street, York | York | 207-363-1000 | $15.00 |
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Maine death certificate FAQs
How much does a Maine death certificate cost?
A certified Maine death certificate costs $15.00 ($15), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $6.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Maine?
Standard processing is 7-10 business days. Expedited service: “Vital Chek orders are processed the next business day (depending on method of delivery).” (no rush option for mail-in’s) (Expedited options are only offered with VitalChek (they have partnered with them), but they don’t state the fees). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in Maine?
14 Maine offices across 14 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Department of Health and Human Services - Data, Research, and Vital Statistic office), or order online.
Who can request a Maine death certificate?
Maine issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Aunts/Uncles, Children, Great Grandchildren, In-Laws, Informant, Legal Guardian, Nephew/Niece, Officiant, Other Descendants, Parents, Siblings, Spouse, Step Children, Step-Parents. Records become public after 25 years.
What ID do I need for a Maine death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Passport, Valid Government ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: 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.
Can I order a Maine death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Maine death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA). Fees and processing times are set by Maine and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.