How To Obtain a Copy of a Vital Record

Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce, Civil Union Certificate

Vital records include Vermont births and deaths, marriages, divorces, and the establishment and dissolution of both civil unions and reciprocal beneficiary relationships.

Certified copies of vital records are available from the Department of Health or the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA).

Order a Vital Record

Which office you contact to order a vital record depends on how long ago the event took place.

New records - Last five (5) years
Order from the Department of Health

Older records - More than five (5) years
Order from the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration
- Contact State Archives
  Email: vitals@sec.state.vt.us
  Phone: (802) 828-3286
  Fax: (802) 828-3710

Both VSARA and the Department of Health charge a fee per certified copy.

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Department of Health

Order Forms and Information

Birth Certificate

Instructions for filling out the form

Death Certificate

Marriage Certificate

Marriage Equality Act (referred to as Civil Marriage)
The Vermont legislature passed a marriage equality act permitting same-sex marriage in Vermont.
Application for Vermont License of Civil Marriage
Couples planning to marry in Vermont may complete this form online and bring it to the town clerk in their town of residence to obtain a civil marriage license. If neither applicant is a resident of Vermont, the application may be presented to any town clerk within Vermont.