Connecticut Request for Copy of Original Birth Certificate of Adopted Person (VS-OAR0001)
Official state formAdoptionForm VS-OAR0001Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Request to the vital records office of the town of birth for a copy of an adopted person's original birth certificate. The office's adoption page says the copy is uncertified and for information only.
Who can use this form
- The adopted person, if at least 18 years old.
- The adopted person's adult child or grandchild.
- All other persons must get a court order.
What to send with it
- The completed and signed form.
- A copy of current photo identification, such as a valid driver's license, passport or state issued ID.
- If you are the adult child or grandchild: documents that verify the relationship, such as birth certificates.
- The court order, if one applies.
- A money order for $65.00 payable to the town of birth. Do not send cash.
- Mail it to the vital records office of the town of birth. The form refers to the town website or the office's contact page for the address.
Where to send it
- Mail to
- See the form for where to file it.
- State fee
- $65.00
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- NEW 6/21
- Source
- Official government page