Vital Statistics

• Birth Certificate - Certified Copy

• Burial Permits

• Death Certificate - Certified Copy

• Marriage / Civil Union Licenses and Certified Copies

• Genealogists Access to Vital Records

Copies of Vital Records certificates must be certified by the Town Clerk at the time of issuance. 

Requester's valid government issued Photo ID such as a Driver's License or Passport is REQUIRED when requesting certified Birth, Death or Marriage records. If Photo ID is not available, two (2) of the following can be submitted:

• Social Security Card
• Written verification of identity from employer/pay stub
• Valid Automobile Registration
• Voter Registration Card
• Bank Statement of Checking Account Deposit Slip with name and address
• Utility Bill with name and address
• Military Discharge Papers
• Current School or College Photo ID
• Government issued Photo ID that has expired within 12 months prior to the date of request
• Valid Government issued Trade or Professional License
• Valid Government issued Firearm Permit
• Probation documents issued by a court or other government agency, pursuant to a criminal conviction
• Letter from a government agency verifying identity. Must be dated within 6 months prior to the date of the request
• Release documentation from a correctional institute containing a photo of the former inmate and a release date within 12 months prior to the date of the request

For Vital Records that require an Apostille Certificate:

Visit the State Of Connecticut, Department of Public Health Vital Records site.

Information on Amendments to Vital Records can be found at:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health - Vital Records Division.

If you require a change or correction to your legal name:
Please contact the Probate Court or Superior Court in your jurisdiction.

How Do I Request...

• Divorce decree or dissolution of Civil Union Decree?
• Vital records data for medical and scientific research studies
• Vital Statistics/Registration Reports