Request a Birth Certificate

Step 1.Have The Following Required Information

• Full Name at birth
• Date of Birth
• Both Parents’ Full Names Including Mother’s Maiden Name
• Daytime Phone Number
• A valid driver's license, or two of the following, one of which must have a photo:  

• Social Security Card
• Employment ID
• State or City ID
• If you do not have any of the ID’s listed above, please provide copies of at least two recent bills which show your name and current address.

Step 2.Contact VitalChek

VitalChek can be reached either through its website, www.Vitalchek.com

Step 3.Payment Information

• Copies are $20 each for full-size
• VitalChek accepts all major credit cards, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
• An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service,

Step 4.Submit Online Order 

• You may place an order for a marriage certificate through VitalChek 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Our office will process your order only during regular business hours. Please note that most express carriers will not deliver to a PO box.

Submit Request

Step 1.Sending Copies of The Following Required Information

• Full Name at birth
• Date of Birth
• Both Parents’ Full Names Including Mother’s Maiden Name
• Daytime Phone Number
• A valid driver's license, or two of the following, one of which must have a photo:

• Social Security Card
• Employment ID
• State or City ID
• If you do not have any of the ID’s listed above, please provide copies of at least two recent bills which show your name and current address.

Step 2.Payment Information

• Copies are $15 each for wallet size and $20 each for full-size
• Purchases can be made with money order payable to the City of Hartford.
• City of Hartford Vital Records accepts credit cards and online orders, visit the online tab to place orders using a credit card through VitalChek
• City of Hartford Vital Records does not accept cash or personal checks

Step 3.Mail Information

Mail information packet to the Bureau of Vital Records at:

Hartford City Hall
550 Main St.
1st Floor, Room 103
Hartford, CT 06103

Step 1.Have The Following Required Information

• Full Name at birth
• Date of Birth
• Both Parents’ Full Names Including Mother’s Maiden Name
• Daytime Phone Number
• A valid driver's license, or TWO of the following:

• Social Security Card
• Voter Registration
• Auto Registration
• Release Documents from Correctional
• Utility Bill
• Firearm Permit

Step 2.Payment Information

• Copies are $15 each for wallet size and $20 each for full-size
• Purchases can be made with credit card or debit card or money order payable to the City of Hartford.
• City of Hartford Vital Records does not accept cash or personal checks

Step 3.Visit Bureau of Vital Records

The Bureau of Vital Records is located at:

Hartford City Hall
550 Main St.
1st Floor, Room 103
Hartford, CT 06103

Staff Available

Monday - Thursday
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday

8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.