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Maine Birth Certificate Application

A birth certificate is an important document that allows you to prove your identity, age, and American citizenship. Here are some examples of situations in which an official U.S. birth certificate may be requested:

Applying for a U.S. passport, social security card, driver’s license
Enrolling in school
Signing up for the U.S. military
Obtaining government benefits
Signing an employment contract with an American company

All of the above require a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you need to obtain an authorized copy, you will have to request it to the state where you were born or directly to the county where you were born.

You may only obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state where the event occurred. If you were born in Maine then you may request a birth certificate from this state.

In Maine, birth certificates are issued by the Maine State Vial Records Office Information. The Division issues the following:

New birth certificates and replacements
Delayed birth certificates
Birth certificates for adoptees
Birth certificates in case of legitimation and adjudication of paternity
Birth certificates in case of sex change and diagnosis of intersex condition

For a certified copy of your Maine birth certificate, please complete our online form and follow the set of personalized instructions we provide to receive your authorized copy of your birth certificate.

The form only takes minutes to complete. After that, you will have to post your application together with the necessary documents and fees to a relevant office.

You may only obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state where the event occurred. If you were born in Maine then you may request a birth certificate from this state. You will be able to obtain a birth certificate from the Maine (ME) vital records office or the county recorders such as the ones in: Cumberland County, York County, Penobscot County, and the cities of Portland, Lewiston.

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Maine Birth Certificate Replacement

As seen above, keeping your birth certificate safe is important if you want to avoid bureaucratic headaches. However, documents can go lost or damaged. Replacing an important document can be overwhelming.

If you have lost your state Maryland 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.

Who is Eligible to Apply

Birth records are restricted in Maine. Only the following may apply for a copy of a birth record:

If you are applying for yourself or if you are the parent or a descendant of the person named on the record (including children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to the most remote degree,)
If you are the spouse or registered domestic partner, sibling
If you are the legal guardian or custodian, the legal representative
If you have a court order.
Genealogists who have a researcher card issued by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Data, Research and Vital Statistics.

Remember that your Maine 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.

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Maine Birth Certificate Requirements

To obtain a copy of a 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 Maine 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 photo ID listed below, along with a completed application form:

State of Maine Driver’s License
State of Maine ID Card
Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State
Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
U.S. Passport
Military ID Card

If you are requesting a birth certificate on behalf of a parent or grandparent and you are not a registered genealogist, you are also required to provide proof of direct lineage with the registrant. Registered genealogists may only obtain a non-certified copy of a record, unless they can meet the above requirements for obtaining a certified copy.

Follow the below steps to submit your birth certificate application:

Complete the online application form in all of its parts
Print and sign the application
Place the form in an envelope together with the relevant supporting documents/fees as instructed according to your specific circumstances

Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:

Division of Vital Records

Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC),
220 Capitol Street
11 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0011

Maine Birth Certificate Fees

To request an Maine birth certificate, you are required to pay the state fees. The cost to process a certified copy of a birth certificate in Maine is: $15.

Additional copies carry the cost of $6 each. These fees do not include postage, which will depend on the carrier and service of your choice.

Maine Birth Certificate Processing Times

Thanks to our services, you are able to request your birth certificates with ease, by avoiding long lines and the time and cost involved in traveling 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 in the comfort of your own home by mail.

In most cases, birth certificate orders in Maine are filled within 2-5 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.

We recommend requesting certified copies of Maine birth certificates early to avoid delays especially if certificates are needed for sports programs, travel documents and passports, school enrollment, planning for retirement and other reasons that may have a deadline.

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Maine Vital Records Offices

There are several government offices in Maine that can assist you with the issuance of an authorized copy of your birth certificate. These include branches of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention but also local county offices.

Please note that although the latter may be further from your home, due to the fewer number of requests, they may also be the fastest in issuing your certificate.

Here is a complete list of addresses to which you can mail your application:

Maine Vital Records Offices

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Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC),
11 State House Station
220 Capitol Street
11 State House Station
Cumberland County Clerk
142 Federal Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-8380
York County Clerk
Court Street
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 324-1571
Penobscot County Clerk
97 Hammond Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-8535

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FAQs About Maine Birth Certificates

How to get a birth certificate in Maine?
The fastest way to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in Maine is by completing the form online.

Fill out the birth certificate application online (click button to view 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 Maine vital records office with the required documents and fees

The Maine bureau of vital statistics will issue your official birth certificate and send it to your home address.
How long does it take to get birth certificate in Maine?
Processing time for a certified copy of a Maine birth certificate can vary:

Mail-in orders take approximately

In-person applications usually require waiting in line, check the vital records office addresses listed above and enquire about opening hours

To ensure 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

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How much is a birth certificate in Maine?

Obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate in Maine carries a state fee of $15

Birth certificate application fees must be paid when submitting the request.

It is recommendable to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate at once with a $6 fee, to keep on file, or for future use.
What documents do I need to get my birth certificate?
To obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in Maine, you will need:

Filled-out birth certificate application form (available by clicking the button above). Our experts will revise 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)

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