Birth, Death & Marriage Record Information
Birth Certificates are filed with:
- The Town or City in which the child was born;
- The Town or City in which the mother was living at the time of the birth; and
- The State Office of Vital Records
Marriage Certificates are filed with:
- The Town or City in which intentions were filed and the license was issued; and
- The State Office of Vital Records
Death Certificates are filed with:
- The Town or City of residence at the time of death;
- The Town or City where the death occurred; and
- The State Office of Vital Records
Requests for certified copies should be made in writing; we have a standard form for your convenience. A photo ID is required as well.
The Maine Office of Vital Records does not permit or allow any records, whether certified or non-certified, to be faxed to any individual, business, or institution. If a person needs a certified record faxed to the airport for travel, that person must contact the Office of Vital Records in Augusta, Maine. Municipal Clerks may not fax certified on non-certified copies of any birth, death, or marriage unless the Office of Vital Records has given authorization to the Clerk.
Maine Office of Vital Records
Department of Health & Human Services
244 Water Street
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
Telephone 207-287-3181 or Toll Free 1-888-664-9491