Maine Application to Correct a Death Record (VS-7)
Official state formCorrections and amendmentsForm VS-7Free downloadLast verified November 12, 2026
Sworn application to correct or amend a Maine death record, including a change of gender with first and middle names. Signatures are notarized. The Maine CDC vital records office processes it.
Who can use this form
- The informant or the funeral director listed on the death record.
- A legally appointed guardian or legal representative acting for the registrant.
- The informant, funeral director or authorized person may complete the personal affidavit section.
What to send with it
- The completed VS-7, with every signature notarized (a notary public or municipal clerk).
- Supporting documents are needed when the record is more than 90 days old: two forms of documentation, such as a passport, medical records, tax or insurance records, or court orders. They must be originals, true attested copies or notarized copies, show the registrant's name and the date of the event, and be five years old or older.
- The personal affidavit section, signed in front of a notary public or municipal clerk, when it applies.
- The fee, by check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Maine". The office does not process applications received without payment.
Where to send it
- Mail to
- See the form for where to file it.
- State fee
- No fee to correct a record within 90 days of filing; a certified copy of the corrected record is then $15.00. $60.00 to correct or amend after 90 days, or to change gender with first and middle names. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $6.00 each. Checks or money orders go to "Treasurer, State of Maine". As stated in the form instructions.
- Typical processing
- Up to 4 to 6 weeks, as stated in the form instructions
- Source
- Official government page