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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Maryland 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 Maryland Department of Health.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

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 and Current Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

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

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

  • - Utility Bill
  • - Car Registration Form
  • - Pay Stub
  • - Bank Statement
  • - Copy of income tax return/W-2 Form
  • - Letter from a government agency requesting a vital record
  • - Lease/rental agreement

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents
Legal Guardian Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Legal Documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Legal Documents
Spouse Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Surviving Relative Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents
Authorized Agent Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents
Funeral Director Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents
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