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Connecticut Birth Certificate Application
A birth certificate in Connecticut is an important legal document that allows you to prove identity, age, and American citizenship. It is often the required form of ID, when applying for:
- A U.S. passport
- Government benefits
- Enrollment in school
- The U.S. military
It is also requested to prove your right to be employed in the United States. In Connecticut, birth certificates are issued by the Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
If you need to request an authorized copy, you will need to obtain it from the state where you were born or directly the county where you were born. This means that you cannot ask the Connecticut vital record office to issue your birth certificate if you were born outside of Connecticut.
However, if you were born in Connecticut then you may request a birth certificate from this state.
For a certified copy of your state of Connecticut birth certificate, please complete our online form and follow the set of personalized instructions we provide to receive the authorized copy of your birth certificate.
You may only obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state where the event occurred. If you were born in Connecticut then you may request a birth certificate from this state. For births occurring on or after 2003, you may request a certified copy of the birth certificate from any town vital records office or the State Vital Records Office.
For births occurring prior to 2003, copies can only be requested from the vital records office of the town where the birth occurred, or the town of the mother’s residence at the time of birth, or the Connecticut Vital Records Office. You will be able to obtain a birth certificate from the Connecticut (CT) vital records office or the county recorders such as the ones in: Fairfield County, Hartford County, New Haven County, and the cities of Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury, among others.
Connecticut Birth Certificate Replacement
It is essential to keep your birth certificate safe. However, it may happen to lose or damage your birth certificate.
In this case or in case you do not have your original document, you will need to obtain an authorized copy so that you can use the certificate for legal purposes.
Moreover, you should report a missing or stolen birth certificate to the Connecticut Department of Public Health & Environment to protect yourself from identity theft and other criminal uses of ID documents.
Replacing an important document can be overwhelming. If you have lost your state Connecticut birth certificate, or if it was destroyed, you need a replacement copy. Replace your birth certificate by completing our online form of the state where you were born and following the detailed instructions we provide with your application form.
If you have lost your state of Connecticut birth certificate, or if it was destroyed, you need a replacement copy. This can be done by completing our online form for the state where you were born and following the detailed instructions provided.
Who is Eligible to Apply
Birth records are restricted in Connecticut. Only the following may apply for a copy of a birth record:
- If you are applying for yourself or if you are the parent, guardian, grandparent, or spouse
- The child or grandchild of the persona named on record
- The attorney-at-law representing the registrant or the registrant’s parent, guardian, child, or surviving spouse.
- If you are the member of an incorporated genealogical society authorized to conduct business in the State of Connecticut
- If you have a court order.
Remember that Your Connecticut birth certificate is an important form of identification used for life events like employment, getting or renewing your passport or driver's license, applying for benefits, and even enrolling in school or youth sports activities.
Connecticut Birth Certificate Requirements
To obtain a copy of a certified birth certificate you will need to complete the application and mail it to your birth state’s vital records office. You will also need to prove your identity.
All those born in Connecticut that need to request a certified copy of a birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy, of both sides, of one of the forms of primary photo ID listed below (only currently valid documents), along with a completed application form:
- State of Connecticut Driver's License
- State of Connecticut ID Card
- Driver's license issued by another U.S. State
- Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
- U.S. Passport
If you are requesting a birth certificate for someone other than yourself or your child, you will need to submit proof verifying your relationship to the person whose birth certificate you are requesting. For example: If you are requesting a birth certificate on behalf of your parent, you must submit a copy of your own birth certificate in order to prove the parent/child relationship.
Please note, that if you have had your name legally changed by a court decree and your birth certificate does not reflect your new name, you must submit a copy of the court order verifying the legal name change.
Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:
State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
Vital Records Office,
410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Connecticut Birth Certificate Fees
To request a Connecticut birth certificate, you are required to pay the state fees. The cost to process a certified copy of a birth certificate in Connecticut is $30. Further fees apply for each additional copy.
If you decide to apply online for your birth certificate, you will be able to securely pay the vital record fees via debit or credit card.
Connecticut Birth Processing Times
Thanks to our swift service, you are able to request your birth certificates with ease, by avoiding long lines and without having to go to government offices. All you have to do is complete our easy-to-fill-out form and send it to the corresponding state vital records office.
Once it is processed, you will receive it directly to your home by mail. In most cases, birth certificate orders in Connecticut are filled within up to 8 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.
We recommend requesting certified copies of Connecticut birth certificates early to avoid delays. This is especially important if certificates are needed for sports programs, travel documents and passports, school enrollment, planning for retirement, and other reasons that may carry a deadline.
Connecticut Vital Records Offices
Find below a complete list of vital record offices that can help you obtain your Connecticut birth certificate. Please keep in mind that county offices further away from you may be less busy than state offices and could issue the certificate quicker.
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Connecticut Health Dept. Vital Records
410 Capitol Ave., 1st Floor
Hartford, CT 06134 -
Fairfield County Vital Records
1061 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604-4222 -
Litchfield County Vital Records
Litchfield County Clerk
P.O. Box 247
Litchfield, CT 06759 -
Middlesex County Vital Records
Middlesex County Clerk
1 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457-3442 -
New Haven County Vital Records
New Haven County Clerk
165 Church Street, Rm 154
New Haven, CT 06510 -
New London County Vital Records
New London County Clerk
181 State St.
New London, CT 06320 -
Tolland County Clerk
69 Brooklyn Street
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066-3643
FAQs About Connecticut Birth Certificates
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How to get a birth certificate in Connecticut
The fastest way to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in Connecticut is by completing the form online.
- Fill out the birth certificate application online (click the button above to view the form). Our experts will review your form to ensure it is mistake-free so that your certificate can be issued directly.
- Print, sign and pack your revised form with photocopies of a government-issued photo ID (check valid documents listed above).
- Post your package to the Connecticut vital records office with the required documents and fees.
The Connecticut bureau of vital statistics will issue your official birth certificate and send it to your home address.
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How long does it take to get birth certificate in Connecticut?
Processing time for a certified copy of a Connecticut birth certificate can vary:
- Mail-in orders take approximately up to 8 weeks
- In-person applications usually require waiting in line, check the vital records office addresses listed above and inquire about opening hours
To ensure the quickest turnaround time and avoid your application being refused:
- Fill out the online birth certificate application (available by clicking button above).
- Our experts will verify your form to make sure it is error-free so your birth certificate can be issued directly.
- Follow our personalized instructions to receive your official Connecticut birth certificate at home.
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How much is a birth certificate in Connecticut?
Obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate in Connecticut carries a $30.
Birth certificate application fees must be paid when submitting the request.
It is recommended to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate at once, to keep on file, or for future use.
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What documents do I need to get my birth certificate?
To obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in Colorado, you will need:
- A complete birth certificate application form (available by clicking the button above). Our experts will review your form to ensure it is error-free
- Photocopies of both sides of a government-issued photo ID (see full list of acceptable documents above)
- To pay the necessary fees
