State vital records · MDH-DVR
Maryland Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Maryland — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Maryland · 48 offices
- 48
- Offices listed
- 23
- Counties covered
- $10.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 6–7 weeks
- Avg. processing
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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All counties (23)
- Allegany County2
- Anne Arundel County2
- Baltimore County4
- Calvert County2
- Caroline County2
- Carroll County2
- Cecil County2
- Charles County2
- Dorchester County2
- Frederick County2
- Garrett County2
- Harford County2
- Howard County2
- Kent County2
- Montgomery County2
- Prince George's County2
- Queen Anne's County2
- Somerset County2
- St. Mary's County2
- Talbot County2
- Washington County2
- Wicomico County2
- Worcester County2
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
Maryland vital records FAQs
How much does a Maryland birth certificate cost?
The fee is $10.
How long does a Maryland birth certificate take?
5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
How much does a Maryland death certificate cost?
The fee is $10.
How long does a Maryland death certificate take?
5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
How much does a Maryland marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $12.
How long does a Maryland marriage certificate take?
5-6 weeks: 6 weeks - mail orders 5 weeks - online orders, regular shipping
Where do I get a birth certificate in Maryland?
Maryland birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 48 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 Maryland 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: Maryland Public Information Act (PIA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.