Get your certified Connecticut Birth Certificate

A certified copy of a Connecticut birth certificate costs $30 when ordered through the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $20 each. Town Clerk offices may charge different fees. Online orders through authorized providers may include convenience and processing fees.

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Yes. You can order a Connecticut birth certificate online through the Connecticut Department of Public Health or authorized third-party providers. Online orders require a credit or debit card. Standard processing takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks. You will need the full name on the certificate, date of birth, and place of birth in Connecticut.

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Yes. Connecticut allows authorized individuals to request a birth certificate on someone else's behalf. Eligible requesters include the person named on the certificate, a parent, legal guardian, spouse, adult child, or a legal representative with proper documentation. A notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) may be used to authorize a representative to apply on your behalf through the Department of Public Health or a Town Clerk's office.

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An officially certified birth certificate will contain features to indicate the CDPH issues it. The appearance of an official birth certificate may differ depending on the year it was issued. It will often include key information to verify a person's identity and the legitimacy of their citizenship at birth. A long-form (official) birth certificate is used for legal purposes, whereas a short-form (informational) copy usually is not. The CDPH defines specific guidelines for counties that may use unique colors and layouts. In all cases, official birth certificates will generally display features such as:

• Full Name of the Person: The full legal name of the person whose birth is being recorded.

• Date of Birth: The exact date of birth of the individual.

• Place of Birth: The city, county, and state where the birth took place.

• Parents’ Names: The full names of both parents, including the mother’s maiden name.

• State Seal: A raised, embossed, or printed multicolor or black and white seal of the issuing authority, which validates the document.

• Signature of State Registrar: The signature of the state registrar or authorized official responsible for issuing the certificate.

• Date of Issuance: The date when the state officially issued the birth certificate.

• Printed on Security Paper: Printed on specialized paper to prevent counterfeiting.

In some instances, a certified birth certificate may also include:

• Name of the Hospital where the birth was recorded.

• Name of the Physician who attended the labor.

If you lose your birth certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the DPH.
   a. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a vital records office during hours of availability.
   b. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the DPH at:

c. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).

2. DPH will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

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If you need to make a change or correction to a Connecticut birth certificate, you must contact the Vital Records Office in the town where the event occurred. An amendment is required when a vital record is changed, and all amendment requests must be accompanied by proper documentation. No entity can alter the original document, so any changes are made as addendums.

The requirements for requesting an amendment vary depending on what changes need to be made and where the certificate was filed.

Typically, requests to correct or amend birth records will require the following:

1. Document Collection: Obtain certified copies of supporting documents (A notarized affidavit stating that the current record is incorrect or missing and that the new information you provided is correct (like court orders or medical records).
2. Application Submission: Complete the VS-24 amendment form.
3. Fee Payment: Include a $30.00 money order payable to the Treasurer, State of Connecticut, for state-processed amendments.
4. Submit Request: Enclose the Form VS-24 and supporting documents to the local registrar or State Vital Records Office. (Allow 8–12 weeks for state-level revisions; local registrars typically finalize corrections within 10 business days.)

Typographical or Clerical Errors:

Parents may request name corrections within 30 days of birth registration by submitting a written affidavit to the local registrar. After this period, corrections require documentation such as hospital records or baptismal certificates created before the child's eighth birthday.

Legal Name Changes:

Post-adoption or court-ordered name changes necessitate a certified court decree submitted to the State Vital Records Office. Gender designation amendments require a physician's affidavit confirming appropriate clinical treatment.

Paternity Additions:

Acknowledgment of paternity may be added via a notarized affidavit from both parents or a court order. Late registrations (more than one year post-birth) require genetic testing results and a judicial determination.

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Apostilles are a special certificate that verifies the authenticity of a vital record for international use and is acceptable in countries that are part of the Hague Convention.

Apostilles are provided for birth certificates initially filed with the Connecticut Department of Health. Apostilles for Connecticut birth certificates must be requested through the Connecticut Secretary of State. Alternatively, you can submit a request online using VRO’s Apostille Express Service.

If you are manually submitting your birth certificate to the Secretary of State, you will need to provide the following:

1. Include a certified copy of your birth records.
2. Completed Authentication Order Form.
3. Include payment of $40.00 per authentication.
4. Submit requests for birth certificate apostilles to the CT Secretary of State at the following addresses:

Express courier (UPS, DHL, FedEx):

Standard mail (only USPS):

EXPEDITED SERVICE: your orders will be processed and mailed within 24 hours of receipt from the Management Support Services department. Note that adoption documents cannot be expedited. If any documents are rejected, you will forfeit the expedited fee of $90.00.

A long-form birth certificate (also called the "full" or "certified" copy) is a complete reproduction of the original Connecticut birth record. It includes your full legal name, date and place of birth, parents' names, birthplaces, and occupations, the attending physician or midwife, and the file date and registration number. This is the version you'll need for passports, REAL ID, Social Security, adoption, immigration, dual citizenship, and most legal purposes.

A short-form birth certificate (sometimes called a "certification" or "abstract") is a condensed version that shows only your name, date of birth, place of birth, and sex. It does not include parents' information. The short form is accepted for many everyday purposes, like enrolling in school, applying for a driver's license, or joining sports leagues, but it is not always accepted for federal documents or international travel.

When you order a Connecticut birth certificate through VitalRecordsOnline, you receive the long-form version by default, since it is the most widely accepted. If you're unsure which version you need, check with the agency requesting the document.

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Processing times for a Connecticut birth certificate depend on how you order and which delivery speed you choose. Standard government processing through the Connecticut vital records office generally takes 4 to 12 weeks by mail. In-person requests at the state office or authorized county location are often completed the same day or within a few business days.

When you order online through VitalRecordsOnline, we review your application within 24 hours to catch errors before submission, then forward it to the issuing authority. Most customers receive their certified Connecticut birth certificate in 2 to 3 weeks with standard shipping. Expedited processing and rush shipping options are available at checkout for urgent needs like passport applications or upcoming travel.

If the issuing office returns your request because of missing information, our team contacts you immediately so the correction can be made without starting over. You can track your order status at any time through your account.

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If you were born in Hartford or anywhere in Connecticut, birth certificates are issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) as well as by the town clerk in the municipality where the birth occurred.

Options in Hartford:

You can request a certified copy from the Hartford Town Clerk's office at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Connecticut is unique in that vital records are maintained at both the state and town level, so you can also order through the state DPH in Hartford.

Hartford-area residents commonly need birth certificates for Real ID applications at the Connecticut DMV, school enrollment, and passport processing.

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Same-day birth certificate service in Connecticut may be available if you visit the town clerk's office where the birth was registered. Many Connecticut town clerk offices can issue certified copies while you wait during business hours.

What to Bring:

A valid government-issued photo ID and the filing fee. If requesting someone else's record, bring proof of your relationship or legal authority.

Important Notes:

Connecticut's vital records system is town-based, meaning each of the state's 169 municipalities maintains its own records. For births registered in smaller towns, same-day availability depends on the clerk's office hours and staffing. The state DPH also accepts requests but typically processes by mail, which takes longer.

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New Haven residents can obtain birth certificates from the New Haven Town Clerk's office at 200 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510. This office handles birth certificates for births that occurred in New Haven.

For births that occurred elsewhere in Connecticut, you'll need to contact the town clerk in the municipality where the birth took place, or order from the state Department of Public Health.

New Haven is home to Yale University, and many residents and students need birth certificates for enrollment verification, Real ID applications, and employment documentation.

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