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Vermont Birth Records

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

How To Request Vermont Birth Records

Persons needing to request Vermont birth records can do so through the Vermont Department of Health. Due to legislation passed in 1857, the Department of Health maintains all the vital records for the state.

Ordering Your Birth Record

The State Department of Health only has records on file for the past five years. Birth records older than five years can be requested through the State Archives and Records Administration. Requests made to the Department of Health can be made by mail.

Relationship To The Person Listed

In order to place your request for Vermont birth records, you must include your relationship to the person listed on the record. Be sure to complete that line on your application to ensure your request is filled.

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State of Vermont

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Census Statistics (VT)

Birth Rate per 1000 People in 2004: 10.6
Number of Births in 2004: 6599

Vermont Records

Vermont Birth Certificates

To complete a request for Vermont birth certificates, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to theVermont Birth Certificate request page at the Department of Health’s website.

Step 2: Fully complete all the fields on the application and print the application.

Step 3: Mail in the application, along with a check or money order covering the $10 for a certified copy. Applications can be mailed to the Department of Health using the address below.

If you would like additional information on accessing Vermont birth records or have any questions, then you can contact the Department of Health below:

Vermont Department of Health
Vermont Department of Health
Vital Records
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402-0070
(802) 863-7200