Birth Certificates:
General Information on Birth Certificates  (62 KB)

BIRTH RECORDS MORE THAN 100 Years Old:

·         Are open to any person.

BIRTH RECORDS LESS THAN 100 YEARS OLD ARE OPEN TO:

·         Person whose birth is recorded (if over 18 years old)

·         Parents;

·         Grandparent or Legal Guardian;

·         Spouse;

·         Children (if over 18 years old);

·         Grandchildren (if over 18 years old);

·         Local Health Director (with exceptions)

·         Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality

·         Attorneys/title examiners representing the individual or heirs

·         Persons authorized by court order

·         Agent's of a state or federal agency approved by Department of Public Health; and

·         Members of genealogical societies incorporated or authorized by the Secretary of State to conduct business in the State of Connecticut.

Anyone requesting a copy of, either in person or by mail, or access to or permission to examine the original or any copy of a birth certificate or birth record must provide documentation proving that such person is entitled to a copy or access to birth certificates.

For more information, contact the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health at http://www.dph.state.ct.us/   or   Write to 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford 06134. Tel (860) 509-7897.

To download the "Birth Certificate I.D. Requirements" & "Request for Birth Certificate Form" click on Applications & Forms.