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Vital Records

Systematic registration of births, deaths and marriages on a statewide basis began in Maine in 1892.

• Maine Vital Records FAQ
• Searchable Marriage Index (1892 to 1996 - NOTE: there is a gap from 1967 to 1976 missing)
• Searchable Death Index (1960 to 1996)
• About Vital Records Before 1892

Ordering Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates

Records from 1892-1922:
Birth, death and marriage records from 1892-1922 are available in the Maine State Archives research room or can be ordered by mail from the Archives.

Records from 1922-1955:
Microfilm copies of birth, marriage, and death records from 1922-1955 are available for viewing by patrons in the State Archives research room.

Records from 1923 - Present:
Certified copies of birth, death, or marriage records from 1923 to the present are available from the Office of Vital Records. Divorce records from 1892 through the present may be obtained from the Office of Vital Records.

Instructions for ordering certified copies from the Office of Vital Records:

• birth certificate
• marriage certificate
• divorce record
• death certificate

Fees: $15.00 for one certified copy, $6.00 for each additional certified copy of the same record. You must include a long, self-addressed stamped envelope with your request to the Office of Vital Records.

Office of Vital Records
244 Water Street
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
(207) 287-3181

Maine State Archives
84 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0084
(207) 287-5795

If you would like to pay for your order with a credit card, you may order using the VitalChek service online, by fax, or telephone (877) 523-2659. VitalChek requires an additional processing fee.