Connecticut Vital Records: Office, Fees & How to Request
Everything you need to request certified vital records in Connecticut — office address, current fees, processing times, and step-by-step instructions for birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
Vital Records Office
Connecticut Vital Records
Office: Town Clerk in the town where the event occurred
Address: Varies by town – contact the specific town clerk
Phone: Varies
Birth cert fee: $20 | Death cert fee: $20
Processing time (mail): 4–6 weeks
Birth Certificates in Connecticut
To request a certified birth certificate in Connecticut, complete the official request form from the Connecticut vital records office, include a copy of your government-issued photo ID, and mail with payment of $20 per copy. Processing time for mail-in requests is typically 4–6 weeks. For faster service, visit a county health department in person — most counties process walk-in requests the same day.
See our complete birth certificate guide for the full process, what ID is required, and how to handle complications such as missing records or name errors.
Death Certificates in Connecticut
Death certificates in Connecticut are issued by the same office as birth certificates. Fee: $20 per certified copy. Processing time: 4–6 weeks.
If settling an estate, order at least 12–15 copies — each institution requires its own certified original. See our death certificate guide for a full list of who needs copies and how to handle urgent timelines.
Marriage Certificates in Connecticut
Marriage licenses in Connecticut are issued at the county level. Certified copies are available from the county clerk in the county where the license was issued. If you don't know which county, the state vital records office maintains a marriage index and can point you to the right county. See our marriage certificate guide for the full process.
Divorce Decrees in Connecticut
Divorce decrees are court documents held by the clerk of the county court where the divorce was filed — not the state vital records office. To find the correct county, contact the Connecticut vital records office; they maintain a divorce index. See our divorce decree guide for details.
Out-of-State Requests
If you live outside Connecticut but need Connecticut vital records, the process is the same — submit by mail or online to the address above. See our out-of-state records guide for tips on remote requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
For birth and death certificates, in-person service at a county health department or registrar office is typically same-day or next-day. Call ahead to confirm hours and current wait times before visiting.
Most states offer expedited processing for an additional fee. Mark your request as "EXPEDITED" clearly on the form and include the additional payment. For same-day needs, in-person at the county office is almost always faster than any expedited mail option.
Contact the Connecticut vital records office for the amendment form. Minor clerical errors are corrected administratively. See our birth certificate correction guide for the general amendment process.