Maryland Birth Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
The Application for Certified Copy of Maryland Birth Record is used to request a certified copy of a Maryland birth certificate. It is mailed to the Maryland Department of Health, Division of Vital Records.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the certificate
- A parent or court-appointed guardian
- A surviving spouse
- A representative with a notarized letter of permission from the person, a parent or the guardian
- A person with a court order, or one permitted under Maryland adoption law
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A legible copy of your valid government-issued photo ID (or two proofs of current address if you have no photo ID)
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope
- The state fee by check or money order payable to the Division of Vital Records (no cash)
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Division of Vital Records P.O. Box 68760 Baltimore, MD 21215-0036
- State fee
- $10 per certified copy
- Typical processing
- About 6 weeks by mail
- Source
- Official government page