State vital records · VDH-Vital Records
Vermont Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Vermont — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Vermont · 216 offices
- 216
- Offices listed
- 204
- Counties covered
- $10.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 10–20 days
- Avg. processing
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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All counties (204)
- Albany County1
- Alburg County1
- Arlington County1
- Ascutney County1
- Bakersfield County1
- Barnard County1
- Barnet County1
- Barre County2
- Barton County1
- Bellows Falls County1
- Belvidere Center County1
- Bennington County2
- Benson County1
- Bethel County1
- Bondville County1
- Bradford County1
- Brandon County1
- Brattleboro County2
- Bridgewater County1
- Bridport County1
- Bristol County1
- Brookfield County1
- Brownsville County1
- Burlington County2
- Cabot County1
- Calais County1
- Cambridge County1
- Canaan County1
- Castleton County1
- Cavendish County1
- Center Rutland County1
- Charlotte County1
- Chelsea County1
- Chester County1
- Chittenden County2
- Colchester County1
- Concord County1
- Corinth County1
- Coventry County1
- Craftsbury County1
- Cuttingsville County1
- Danby County1
- Danville County1
- Derby County1
- Derby Line County1
- East Arlington County1
- East Barre County1
- East Corinth County1
- East Dorset County1
- East Haven County1
- East Montpelier County1
- East Ryegate County1
- Eden Mills County1
- Enosburg Falls County1
- Essex Junction County1
- Fair Haven County1
- Fairfax County1
- Fairfield County1
- Fairlee County1
- Ferrisburg County1
- Franklin County1
- Glover County1
- Grafton County1
- Granby County1
- Grand Isle County1
- Granville County1
- Greensboro County1
- Greensboro Bend County1
- Groton County1
- Guildhall County1
- Hancock County1
- Hardwick County1
- Hartland County1
- Highgate Center County1
- Hinesburg County1
- Huntington County1
- Hyde Park County1
- Irasburg County1
- Island Pond County1
- Isle La Motte County1
- Jacksonville County1
- Jamaica County1
- Jeffersonville County1
- Jericho County1
- Johnson County1
- Killington County1
- Lake Elmore County1
- Londonderry County1
- Lowell County1
- Lower Waterford County1
- Ludlow County1
- Lunenburg County1
- Lyndonville County1
- Manchester Center County1
- Marlboro County1
- Marshfield County1
- Middlebury County2
- Middletown Springs County1
- Milton County1
- Montgomery Center County1
- Montpelier County1
- Moretown County1
- Morgan County1
- Morrisville County2
- Mount Holly County1
- New Haven County1
- Newbury County1
- Newfane County1
- Newport County2
- Newport Center County1
- North Clarendon County1
- North Concord County1
- North Ferrisburg County1
- North Hero County1
- North Pomfret County1
- North Troy County1
- Northfield County1
- Norton County1
- Norwich County1
- Orleans County1
- Orwell County1
- Pawlet County1
- Peacham County1
- Peru County1
- Pittsfield County1
- Pittsford County1
- Plainfield County1
- Plymouth County1
- Poultney County1
- Pownal County1
- Proctor County1
- Putney County1
- Randolph County1
- Reading County1
- Readsboro County1
- Richford County1
- Richmond County1
- Ripton County1
- Rochester County1
- Roxbury County1
- Rutland County1
- Saint Albans County2
- Saint Albans Bay County1
- Saint Johnsbury County2
- Salisbury County1
- Shaftsbury County1
- Sharon County1
- Sheffield County1
- Shelburne County1
- Sheldon County1
- Shoreham County1
- South Burlington County1
- South Hero County1
- South Londonderry County1
- South Royalton County1
- Springfield County2
- Stamford County1
- Starksboro County1
- Stockbridge County1
- Stowe County1
- Strafford County1
- Sutton County1
- Swanton County1
- Thetford Center County1
- Townshend County1
- Tunbridge County1
- Underhill Center County1
- Vergennes County1
- Vernon County1
- Vershire County1
- Waitsfield County1
- Wallingford County1
- Wardsboro County1
- Warren County1
- Washington County1
- Waterbury County1
- Waterville County1
- Websterville County1
- Wells County1
- West Burke County1
- West Charleston County1
- West Danville County1
- West Dover County1
- West Fairlee County1
- West Halifax County1
- West Rupert County1
- West Rutland County1
- West Townshend County1
- West Wardsboro County1
- Westfield County1
- Westford County1
- Westminster County1
- Weston County1
- White River Junction County2
- Whiting County1
- Williamstown County1
- Williston County1
- Wilmington County1
- Windsor County1
- Winooski County1
- Wolcott County1
- Woodbury County1
- Woodstock County1
- Worcester County1
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
- Details
- Official copies of Vermont government documents, certified by the legal record custodian. Must be original certifications; duplicates will be rejected.
Vermont vital records FAQs
How much does a Vermont birth certificate cost?
The fee is $10.
How long does a Vermont birth certificate take?
5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)
How much does a Vermont death certificate cost?
The fee is $10.
How long does a Vermont death certificate take?
5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)
How much does a Vermont marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $10.
How long does a Vermont marriage certificate take?
5-7 business days (for ordering through their own online platform, not specified for mail-in orders)
Where do I get a birth certificate in Vermont?
Vermont birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 216 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 Vermont 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: Vermont’s Public Records Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.