Request a Birth Certificate

Online

The Bureau of Vital Records is participating in the Permitium Network to allow individuals to conveniently order needed certificates directly online.

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 Permitium

Permitium can be reached either through its website, https://hartfordct.permitium.com/rod

Step 3.Payment Information

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

Step 4.Submit Online Order 

  • You may place an order for a marriage certificate through Permitium 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.

 

By Mail

Birth Certificates can be obtained via mail from the Bureau of Vital Records by doing the following:

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 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

In-Person

Birth Certificates can be obtained immediately in person at the Bureau of Vital Records.  Here's how!

Step 1.Have The Following Required Information

  • Full Name at birth
  • Date of Birth
  • Both Parents’ Full Names Including Mother’s Maiden Name
  • Parents’ Place of Birth-state or country
  • 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 cash or money order payable to the City of Hartford.
  • City of Hartford Vital Records accepts credit cards or online orders, visit the online tab to place orders using a credit card through VitalChek
  • City of Hartford Vital Records does not accept 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 - Friday
8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.