BIRTH CERTIFICATES

WHERE TO OBTAIN A BIRTH CERTIFICATE

BORN IN CONNECTICUT:

All people born in the state of Connecticut can obtain a certified copy of their birth certificate from the Connecticut State Department of Public Health-Vital Records Section: www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388130&dphNav=|46940|
Birth certificates are also obtainable from the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the city or town where the birth took place.

BORN OUTSIDE OF CONNECTICUT:

All people born outside of Connecticut must call or write the town clerk in their city or town of birth or the state Vital Records office in their home state to obtain copies of their birth certificates. For copies of birth certificates outside of Connecticut, access "Where to Write for Vital Records" on the National Center for Health Statistics website: www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm

HOW TO OBTAIN A BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Birth certificates are on file at the Town Clerk’s office of the Connecticut town where the applicant was born or where his or her mother resided at the time of their birth. Full birth certificates are only available to the person whose name appears on the certificate, if over 18, or to a parent who wants to obtain a certified copy of his or her child’s birth certificate. Short form certificates are available to the person whose name appears on the certificate, if over 16, a parent for his or her child, a spouse, or a legal representative. Photo identification must be presented when the request is made. There is a $20.00 fee charged for a certified copy of birth certificate for a Connecticut birth.
Note: There is a $30.00 fee for a birth certificate requested from the Vital Records office.

HOW TO WRITE FOR RECORDS

When writing to request a birth certificate, be sure to include the following information:

1. Date of request
2. Full name of person (last name in caps)
3. Date of birth; Place of birth
4. Mother’s maiden name
5. Father’s name
6. Relationship to party
7. Reason the record is needed
8. Requestor’s name & address
9. Requestor’s signature
10. Copy of Requestor’s photo identification

Before making a written request, it is recommended that you contact the town clerk or registrar of vital statistics in the city or town of the requestor’s birth to confirm address and fees for birth certificate copies. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with all written requests.

OBTAINING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE IF YOU HAVE LOST YOUR ID

BORN IN CONNECTICUT:

ONE of the following documents is needed for a photo identification:

• Current Connecticut Driver's License
• Military ID
• Passport

If you do not have any of these documents, your parents, grandparents, spouse, or children over age 18 can use their photo ID to request a copy of your birth certificate.

If none of the family members listed above are available, you can present TWO of the following types of documents:

• Automobile registration slip
• Checking account deposit slip showing your name and address
• Current utility bill showing your name and address
• Employer's letter
• Social Security card
• Voter registration card

BORN OUTSIDE OF CONNECTICUT:

People born outside of Connecticut should call their birth state's Vital Records Department to find out what their requirements are for replacing lost birth certificates when you have lost your photo ID.  Contact the Connecticut Vital Records Registry to get the phone number for Vital Records offices in other states.

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service name: Records/Licenses/Permits

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SOURCES: Connecticut State Department of Public Health - Vital Records Section website; "Where to Write for Vital Records" at National Center for Health Statistics website
PREPARED BY: 211/pt
CONTENT LAST MODIFIED: March2013