Connecticut Vital Records - Births, Deaths & Marriages

The State Vital Records Office maintains a statewide registry of all births, marriages, civil unions and deaths which have occurred in CT since July 1, 1897. For vital records prior to that date, you must contact the town clerk of the city or town where the vital event occurred.

Note: For genealogy purposes, it is generally quicker and more cost efficient to contact the town clerk of the city or town where the event occurred.

Web site: Connecticut State Office of Vital Records

Dates: From July 1, 1897 (state), earlier records available from town clerk

Cost of copy: $15.00 from the State Vital Records Office; $5.00 from the town or city of birth

Comments: State law restricts access to birth records less than 100 years old to the registrant, family members (including children and grandparents), and members of authorized genealogical societies. Older birth records are open to anyone over 18 years of age.

Dates: From July 1, 1897 (state), earlier records available from town clerk

Cost of copy: $5.00

Comments: Access to death records is unrestricted, but will not contain the social security number unless the person making the request is an immediate family member.

Dates: From July 1, 1897 (state), earlier records available from town clerk

Cost of copy: $5.00

Comments: Connecticut marriage certificates are open to the general public, and are available to anyone over 18 years of age. They will not include the social security numbers of the bride and groom unless you are one of the parties named on the certificate.

Dates: Varies

Cost of copy: Varies

Comments: Divorce decree records must be requested from the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where divorce was granted. Please call the appropriate court for fees and requirements.

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