Connecticut Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Connecticut birth records.

Birth records can be one of the most important kinds of public records available. Public records, otherwise known as vital records, are documents certifying major events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Every state has different regulations dictating the availability of vital records, so whether you need to find out about Connecticut birth certificates or those from another state, it is always good to check out local laws.

Section 7-51 of the Connecticut General Statutes regulates when birth records become public record, and who can access them before that. The state of Connecticut has been recording birth certificates since July 1897, but this time you might be able to find record of a birth by contacting the town or city where it was filed.

To this day, you can still get copies of Connecticut vital records directly from the town hall of the place where the person was born. Like many states, however, Connecticut birth certificates do not become public record for a hundred years. Before this they can only be accessed by the person on the record or that person's parent, child, or legal representative. Knowing where to go and what is available makes looking for vital records in any state much easier.

To receive a birth certificate fill out the Connecticut Birth Records Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to: