Birth certificate
$30.00 by standard mail
Connecticut ordering methods and fees
Verified 2026-08-06
Connecticut vital records: fees, timing, and ordering rules.
A source-linked comparison of published birth, death, and marriage certificate channels. Published floors are labeled; they are never presented as a guaranteed final total.
Last verified 2026-08-06
Published fee schedule
Death certificate
$20.00 by standard mail
Connecticut ordering methods and fees
Verified 2026-08-06
Marriage certificate
$20.00 by standard mail
Connecticut ordering methods and fees
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Channel-by-channel price
| Record / channel | First copy | Processing fee | Shipping | Published total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificateState office by mail | $30.00Connecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Birth certificateState customer-service window | $30.00Connecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Birth certificateVitalChek online or phone | $30.00Connecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Death certificateState office by mail | $20.00Connecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Death certificateState customer-service window | $20.00Connecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Death certificateVitalChek online or phone | $20.00Connecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateState office by mail | $20.00Connecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateState customer-service window | $20.00Connecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 |
| Marriage certificateVitalChek online or phone | $20.00Connecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 |
Processing and realistic wait
| Record / channel | Standard processing | Expedited | Shipping | Total realistic wait | Paid speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificateState office by mail | Up to 12 weeksConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Birth certificateState customer-service window | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Birth certificateVitalChek online or phone | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Death certificateState office by mail | Up to 12 weeksConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Death certificateState customer-service window | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Death certificateVitalChek online or phone | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateState office by mail | Up to 12 weeksConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateState customer-service window | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut state office hours and payment methods · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
| Marriage certificateVitalChek online or phone | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | Not publishedConnecticut approved online vendor · verified 2026-08-06 | unknown |
These are published estimates, not observed door-to-door delivery times.
Who can order
- Birth certificate
- Births under 100 years are restricted to the registrant and specified relatives or representatives. Adult-child eligibility: yes.
- Death certificate
- Anyone 18 or older may obtain a death certificate; Social Security details are restricted. Adult-child eligibility: yes.
- Marriage certificate
- Anyone 18 or older may obtain a marriage certificate without Social Security details. Adult-child eligibility: yes.
Mail-order requirements
- Birth certificate · State office by mail
- Payment: postal money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: Not required. Photo ID: Required.Connecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06
- Death certificate · State office by mail
- Payment: postal money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: Not required. Photo ID: conditional.Connecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06
- Marriage certificate · State office by mail
- Payment: postal money order. Return envelope: Not verifiable from the published source. Notarization: Not required. Photo ID: conditional.Connecticut ordering methods and fees · verified 2026-08-06
Genealogy and older records
- Birth certificate
- No separate genealogy rule was verifiable. Records available from: July 1, 1897. Earlier records: Town vital records office or Connecticut State Library.
- Death certificate
- No separate genealogy rule was verifiable. Records available from: July 1, 1897. Earlier records: Town vital records office or Connecticut State Library.
- Marriage certificate
- No separate genealogy rule was verifiable. Records available from: July 1, 1897. Earlier records: Town vital records office or Connecticut State Library.
Official order links
How to obtain a record
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Contact and walk-in information
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