Vermont Vital Records

How long will it take to receive my vital records from the Vermont Department of Health?

rocessing times differ between offices, but you should expect to receive your vital records in Vermont within 10 to 20 business days.

What documents are required to order vital records from Vermont?

To complete the online application, the Vermont Department of Health requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver’s license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Vermont Birth Certificate Requirements
• Vermont Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Vermont Death Certificate Requirements

How much does a copy of a vital record cost from the Vermont Department of Health?

Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assistant service whenever you order birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records. Vermont will charge a $10.00 fee for each certified copy of birth; any additional copy to your order will cost $10.00, $10.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy, and any additional copy to your order will cost $10.00. A $10.00 fee for each death certificate, any additional copy to your order will cost $10.00.

Who can request vital records from Vermont?

There are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of Vermont Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends on if the request is for a birth, marriage, or death certificate, the requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

How to order birth certificates and other vital records from Vermont?

There are two ways to order vital records in Vermont. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. You are saving your time and a trip to the government agency. The second option is going in person to the public office where the person in the record was born. This process can be time-consuming because of the paperwork required and the long waiting lines typically associated with the Administration.