Maine vital records
The Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics is the vital records office for Maine.1 It issues certified birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates and divorce records1. Local offices also issue certified copies.1
On this page
Records and where to get them
| Record | Who issues it | Years held | First copy | Shortest published time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine CDC, Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics1 | 1892 to today1 | $152 | In person: Same day2 |
| Death certificate | Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine CDC, Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics1 | 1892 to today1 | $152 | In person: Same day2 |
| Marriage certificate | Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine CDC, Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics1 | 1892 to today1 | $152 | In person: Same day2 |
| Divorce records | Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine CDC, Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics1 | 1892 to today1 | $152 | In person: Same day2 |
Birth certificate
- Who holds it
- Also issued by the municipal clerk of the town where the birth occurred or the town of the mother's residence3
- Older records
- The municipality where the event took place, or the Maine State Archives (pre-1892)1
- Ways to order
- Online through VitalChek, by mail, in person, at a local office, by phone
How to get a Maine birth certificate
Death certificate
- Who holds it
- Also issued by the municipality where the death occurred or the decedent's residence municipality4
- Older records
- The municipality where the event took place, or the Maine State Archives (pre-1892)1
- Ways to order
- Online through VitalChek, by mail, in person, at a local office, by phone
How to get a Maine death certificate
Marriage certificate
- Who holds it
- Also issued by the municipal clerk who issued the license5
- Older records
- The municipality where the event took place, or the Maine State Archives (pre-1892)1
- Ways to order
- Online through VitalChek, by mail, in person, at a local office, by phone
How to get a Maine marriage certificate
Divorce records
- Who holds it
- The divorce judgment (decree) itself is held by the court that granted the divorce; the court clerk files a divorce record with the State Registrar within 45 days6
- Ways to order
- Online through VitalChek, by mail, in person, at a local office, by phone
How to get Maine divorce records
Local offices
Access rules and the law
- Who may get certified copies
- Closed records: only people the law names may get certified copies2
Laws and rules the office cites
- 22 MRS §2706 (Disclosure of vital records)8
- 22 MRS §2705 (Amendment of vital statistics records)9
- 10-146 CMR Chapter 7 (vital record fees)2
- 30-A MRS §2652 (municipal clerk fee schedule)10
- 22 MRS §2803 (Records of divorces and annulments)6
- 37-B MRS §507-A (free certified copies for VA benefits)11
The state office
- Office
- Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS)1
- Phone
- (207) 287-1919 or 1-888-664-94911
- [email protected]1
- Mailing address
- Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Data, Research, and Vital Statistics, 11 State House Station, 220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333-001112
- Walk-in address
- Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS), 220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME2
- Hours
- Walk-in 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.2
- Website
- Official website1
Questions people ask
How much do birth and death certificates cost in Maine?
A certified birth certificate costs $15 for the first copy and a death certificate $15.2
What is the phone number of the Maine vital records office?
Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics: (207) 287-1919 or 1-888-664-9491.1
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Maine?
Where do I get divorce records in Maine?
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 5, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.
- Vital Records (DRVS home)Maine DHHS, Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS)
- Request DocumentsMaine DHHS, Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS)
- Birth recordsMaine DHHS, Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS)
- Death recordsMaine DHHS, Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS)
- Planning Your Marriage in Maine (R 09/2025)Maine DHHS, Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS)dated September 1, 2025
- 22 MRS §2803 Records of divorces and annulmentsMaine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Register as a GeneologistMaine DHHS, Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS)
- 22 MRS §2706 Disclosure of vital recordsMaine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- 22 MRS §2705 Amendment of vital statistics recordsMaine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- 30-A MRS §2652 Municipal clerk fee scheduleMaine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- 37-B MRS §507-A Custodian to provide copies (VA benefits)Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Application for a Search and Certified Copy of a Vital Record (vrform2 R 06/2024)Maine DHHS, Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS)dated June 1, 2024