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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Connecticut Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the State Vital Records Office at the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

- State Issues Photo Driver's License
- State Issued Photo Identification Card
- Out-of-State Driver's License
- U.S. Passport
- Foreign Passport
- U.S. Military ID

If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 2 of the following:

- Social Security Card
- Social Security Card supplemented with either an employment identification card, a paycheck stub or a W-2 form. Providing the documents in this subdivision fully satisfies the identification requirements of this section
- Automobile Registration
- Copy of utility bill showing name and address
- Checking account deposit slip or bank statement stating name and current address
- Voter registration card
- Valid government issued trade or professional license
- Valid government issued firearm permit
- Probation documents issued by a court or other government agency, pursuant to a criminal conviction
- Letter from a government agency verifying identity. The letter shall be dated within six months prior to the date of the request
- Release documentation from a correctional institution containing a photograph of the former inmate and a release date within 12 months prior to the date of the request
- Birth certificate of the requester
- Military discharge papers
- Current school or college photographic identification
- Government issued photographic identification that has expired within 12 months prior to the date of the request

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Valid Photo Identification
Parent	Valid Photo Identification
Legal Guardian	Valid Photo Identification and documents showing guardianship
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and proof of relationship
Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and proof of relationship
Grandchild	Valid Photo Identification and proof of relationship
Child	Valid Photo Identification and proof of relationship
Genealogist	Valid Photo Identification and paperwork stating you are authorized to conduct business in the state of CT
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting paperwork
Government Agency	Valid Photo Identification and supporting paperwork

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent	Valid Photo Identification
Legal Guardian	Valid Photo Identification and documents showing guardianship
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and proof of relationship
Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and proof of relationship
Grandchild	Valid Photo Identification and proof of relationship
Child	Valid Photo Identification and proof of relationship
Genealogist	Valid Photo Identification and paperwork stating you are authorized to conduct business in the state of CT
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting paperwork
Government Agency	Valid Photo Identification and supporting paperwork