Connecticut Birth Records

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

How to Access Connecticut Birth Records

If you would like to access Connecticut birth records, then you will need to contact the Connecticut Department of Health. However, birth records less than 100 years old are closed to the public and have restrictions as to who is authorized to access them.

Requesting Copies of Birth Certificates

You can access Connecticut birth certificates by mail or in person. Keep in mind that mailed requests take approximately 6 weeks to complete.

Restrictions on Public Access of Birth Records

Because Connecticut birth records less than 100 years old are closed to the public, they can only be accessed by certain people. To be given access to a record, you must be the registrant and at least 18 years of age. Alternatively, you can be the parent, guardian, grandparent, or spouse of the registrant, the adult child or grandchild of the registrant, an attorney representing the registrant or immediate family member, or otherwise an individual able to prove legal access to the record.