Issuance of Vital Records & Lifespan Services
Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Marriage Licenses, Legal Name Changes, Divorce Certificates, and Death Certificates.
Order Online
A convenient way to order copies of your vital records is online through VitalChek. VitalChek is an authorized online vital records ordering service for the City of New Haven. There are additional fees associated with this service. Please note, VitalChek DOES accept personal checks. We, the Office of Vital Statistics, DO NOT accept personal checks.
Order by Mail
If necessary, forms and payment can be submitted by mail. There are additional fees associated with this service.
Forms and requirements listed below.
Mailing Address:
Vital Record Mail Services
ATTN: New Haven Vital Records
P.O. Box 222130
El Paso, TX 79913
Please note, cash is not accepted by mail. To use the by-mail option, valid credit card information, a check or a money order for the exact amount is required. Please make money orders payable to VitalChek.
Forms & Requirements
Birth Certificate
In Person
Have the Required Information:
- Full name at birth
- Date of birth
- Both parents’ full names, including mother’s maiden name
- Parents’ place of birth (state or country)
- Daytime phone number
- A valid driver’s license, or two of the following, one of which must have a photo:
- Social Security Card
- Employment ID
- State or City ID
- If you do not have any of the IDs listed above, please provide copies of at least two recent bills which show your name and current address.
Print and fill out the appropriate form below and bring it with you to the Office of Vital Statistics:
» Request Certificate of Birth (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de nacimiento (español)
» Request Certificate of Birth for Adopted Person (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de nacimiento de una persona adoptada (español)
- Copies are $20.00 each for full size; $15.00 each for wallet size; and $65 each for an original birth certificate of adopted persons.
- All fees for documents are payable by cash, credit, or money order made payable to the Office of Vital Statistics.
- We do not accept personal checks.
By Mail
If you are applying for a certificate by mail, you must send a letter stating what type of certificate you are requesting as well as the required information, identification and forms listed below.
Please make sure to include a return address.
Send copies of the following required information:
- Full name at birth
- Date of birth
- Both parents’ full names, including mother’s maiden name
- Daytime phone number
- A valid driver’s license, or two of the following, one of which must have a photo:
- Social Security Card
- Employment ID
- State or City ID
- If you do not have any of the IDs listed above, please provide copies of at least two recent bills which show your name and current address.
Print and fill out the appropriate form below and mail it to Vital Record Mail Services:
» Request Certificate of Birth (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de nacimiento (español)
» Request Certificate of Birth for Adopted Person (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de nacimiento de una persona adoptada (español)
Mailing Address:
Vital Record Mail Services
ATTN: New Haven Vital Records
P.O. Box 222130
El Paso, TX 79913
- MAIL ORDER payment options are listed on the application form. Please remember to include the full amount with Shipping & Handling for your desired mail return method.
- Cash is NOT accepted for mail requests.
Online
The New Haven Vital Records is participating in the VitalChek Network to allow individuals to conveniently order needed certificates directly online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Have the required information:
- Full name at birth
- Date of birth
- Both parents’ full names, including mother’s maiden name
- Daytime phone number
- A valid driver’s license, or two of the following, one of which must have a photo
- Social Security Card
- Employment ID
- State or City ID
- If you do not have any of the IDs listed above, please provide copies of at least two recent bills which show your name and current address.
Submitting an Order:
- Our office will process your order only during regular business hours. Please note that most express carriers will not deliver to a PO box.
- You may inquire as to the shipping and handling fees for regular, international, or Saturday deliveries by calling VitalChek.
- Copies are $20.00 each for full size.
- VitalChek Network, Inc. accepts all major credit cards, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
- An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service.
Death Certificate
In Person
Have the Required Information:
- Name of deceased
- Date of death
- One of the acceptable forms of identification (ID):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport (copy of page with photo and expiration date listed)
- Current Military ID
- If you do not have any of these IDs, you will need any two of the following documents:
- Social Security Card
- Current utility bill showing name and address
- Voter’s Registration Card
- Car Registration showing your name and address
Print and fill out the appropriate form below and bring it with you to the Office of Vital Statistics:
» Request Certificate of Death (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de defunción (español)
» Request Certificate of Fetal Death (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de muerte fetal (español)
- All fees for documents are payable by cash, credit, or money order made payable to the Office of Vital Statistics.
- We do not accept personal checks.
By Mail
If you are applying for a certificate by mail, you must send a letter stating what type of certificate you are requesting as well as the required information, identification and forms listed below. Please make sure to include a return address.
Send copies of the following required information:
- Name of deceased
- Date of death
- One of the acceptable forms of identification (ID):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by the State DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport (copy of page with photo and expiration date listed)
- Current Military ID
- If you do not have any of these IDs, you will need any two of the following documents:
- Social Security Card
- Current utility bill showing name and address
- Voter’s Registration Card
- Car Registration showing your name and address
Print and fill out the appropriate form below and mail it to Vital Record Mail Services:
» Request Certificate of Death (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de defunción (español)
» Request Certificate of Fetal Death (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de muerte fetal (español)
Mailing Address:
Vital Record Mail Services
ATTN: New Haven Vital Records
P.O. Box 222130
El Paso, TX 79913
- MAIL ORDER payment options are listed on the application form. Please remember to include the full amount with Shipping & Handling for your desired mail return method.
- Cash is NOT accepted for mail requests.
Online
The New Haven Vital Records is participating in the VitalChek Network to allow individuals to conveniently order needed certificates directly online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Have the required information:
- Name of deceased
- Date of death
- One of the acceptable forms of identification (ID):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by the State DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport (copy of page with photo and expiration date listed)
- Current Military ID
- If you do not have any of these IDs, you will need any two of the following documents:
- Social Security Card
- Current utility bill showing name and address
- Voter’s Registration Card
- Car Registration showing your name and address
Submitting an Order:
- Our office will process your order only during regular business hours. Please note that most express carriers will not deliver to a PO box.
- You may inquire as to the shipping and handling fees for regular, international, or Saturday deliveries by calling VitalChek.
- Copies are $20.00 each for full size.
- VitalChek Network, Inc. accepts all major credit cards, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
- An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service.
Marriage License
If a couple is planning to marry in New Haven, they must obtain a marriage license from the City of New Haven’s Office of Vital Statistics. The marriage license is issued to ensure that the couple is eligible to be married.
New Haven Residents (At Least One Spouse)
A marriage license issued from the New Haven Office of Vital Statistics is valid only for 65 days from the date it is initially issued to those who are being wed in the City of New Haven. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Both parties must be present in order to receive the license.
We encourage everyone to submit their marriage application online and schedule an in-person appointment, although only New Haven residents (at least one spouse must have a New Haven address) will continue to be allowed walk-in, same-day service to apply for a marriage license.
The Office of Vital Statistics is open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm, and 9:00am-2:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month.
Have the following required information when arriving to the Office of Vital Statistics:
- Both parties must have one of the acceptable forms of identification (the IDs must include Date of Birth, Signature, and Expiration Date):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport
- Current Military ID
- Residents who do not complete an online application must show a valid government-issued ID that includes a New Haven address.
- The fee is $50.00 for a marriage license.
- All fees for documents are payable by cash, credit, or money order. Money orders should be made payable to the Office of Vital Statistics.
- We do not accept personal checks.
Officiant:
- A listing of Local Justices of the Peace can be provided by the City Clerk’s Office upon request. The City Clerk’s Office is located on the 2nd floor of 200 Orange St.
- The Office of Vital Statistics will not provide an officiant to perform a marriage in City Hall.
- If you would like to have a marriage ceremony in City Hall, you must bring an officiant with you to perform the ceremony.
Get more information on obtaining a marriage license in Connecticut.
Non-New Haven Residents
A marriage license issued from the New Haven Office of Vital Statistics is valid only for 65 days from the date it is initially issued to those who are being wed in the City of New Haven. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Both parties must be present at the appointment in order to receive the license.
Licenses will be processed by appointment only. Please do not drop off your application in person. We will contact you to schedule your appointment once a completed application has been received by our office. Fill out an application online and schedule your appointment. If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device, please call us at 203-946-7931.
The Office of Vital Statistics is open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm, and 9:00am-2:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month.
Have the following required information when arriving to the Office of Vital Statistics:
- Both parties must have one of the acceptable forms of identification (the IDs must include Date of Birth, Signature, and Expiration Date):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport
- Current Military ID
- The fee is $50.00 for a marriage license.
- All fees for documents are payable by cash, credit, or money order. Money orders should be made payable to the Office of Vital Statistics.
- We do not accept personal checks.
Officiant:
- A listing of Local Justices of the Peace can be provided by the City Clerk’s Office upon request. The City Clerk’s Office is located on the 2nd floor of 200 Orange St.
- The Office of Vital Statistics will not provide an officiant to perform a marriage in City Hall.
- If you would like to have a marriage ceremony in City Hall, you must bring an officiant with you to perform the ceremony.
Get more information on obtaining a marriage license in Connecticut.
Marriage Certificate
This is a certified copy of the completed marriage license after a couple is married.
In Person
Marriage certificates can be requested 2 business days after the officiant returns the license to the Office of Vital Statistics.
Have the Required Information:
- Names of the bride(s) and/or groom(s);
- Bride’s maiden name;
- Date of marriage
- One of the acceptable forms of identification (ID):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by the State DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport (copy of page with photo and expiration date listed)
- Current Military ID
- If you do not have any of these IDs, you will need any two of the following documents:
- Social Security Card
- Current utility bill showing name and address
- Voter’s Registration Card
- Car Registration showing your name and address
Print and fill out the appropriate form below and bring it with you to the Office of Vital Statistics:
» Request Certificate of Marriage (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de matrimonio (español)
» Request Certificate of Civil Union (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de unión civil (español)
» Request Conversion of Civil Union to Marriage Certificate (English)
» Solicitud de conversión de certificado de unión civil a matrimonio (español)
- The fee is $20.00 per marriage certificate copy.
- All fees for documents are payable by cash, credit, or money order. Money orders should be made payable to Vital Statistics.
- We do not accept personal checks.
By Mail
Marriage certificates can be requested 2 business days after the officiant returns the license to the Office of Vital Statistics.
If you are applying for a certificate by mail, you must send a letter stating what type of certificate you are requesting as well as the required information, identification and forms listed below. Please make sure to include a return address.
Send copies of the following required information:
- Names of the bride(s) and/or groom(s);
- Bride’s maiden name;
- Date of marriage
- Daytime telephone number
- One of the acceptable forms of identification (ID):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport (copy of page with photo and expiration date listed)
- Current Military ID
- If you do not have any of these IDs, you will need any two of the following documents:
- Social Security Card
- Current utility bill showing name and address
- Voter’s Registration Card
- Car Registration showing your name and address
Print and fill out the appropriate form below and mail it to Vital Record Mail Services:
» Request Certificate of Marriage (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de matrimonio (español)
» Request Certificate of Civil Union (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de unión civil (español)
» Request Conversion of Civil Union to Marriage Certificate (English)
» Solicitud de conversión de certificado de unión civil a matrimonio (español)
Mailing Address:
Vital Record Mail Services
ATTN: New Haven Vital Records
P.O. Box 222130
El Paso, TX 79913
- MAIL ORDER payment options are listed on the application form. Please remember to include the full amount with Shipping & Handling for your desired mail return method.
- Cash is NOT accepted for mail requests.
Online
Marriage certificates can be requested 2 business days after the officiant returns the license to the Office of Vital Statistics.
Have the following required information:
- Names of the bride(s) and/or groom(s);
- Bride’s maiden name;
- Date of marriage
- One of the acceptable forms of identification (ID):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport (copy of page with photo and expiration date listed)
- Current Military ID
- If you do not have any of these IDs, you will need any two of the following documents:
- Social Security Card
- Current utility bill showing name and address
- Voter’s Registration Card
- Car Registration showing your name and address
Submitting an Order:
- Our office will process your order only during regular business hours. Please note that most express carriers will not deliver to a PO box.
- You may inquire as to the shipping and handling fees for regular, international, or Saturday deliveries by calling VitalChek.
- The fee is $20.00 per marriage certificate copy.
- VitalChek Network, Inc. accepts all major credit cards, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
- An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service.
Legal Change of Name
In Person
Legal changes of name are only available in-person through New Haven’s Office of Vital Statistics and only if the individual was born in New Haven. In order to complete a legal change of name, you must do the following:
- Bring in an affidavit (letter) stating that you are requesting that the Office of Vital Statistics change your birth name to the new legal name
- Have the affidavit (letter) notarized
- Provide the original document (with seal) from the court where your legal change of name was granted
- Provide one of the acceptable forms of identification (ID):
- Current State ID issued by DMV
- Current motor vehicle ID issued by DMV (with the correct address)
- A valid passport (copy of page with photo and expiration date listed)
- Current Military ID
- If you do not have any of these IDs, you will need any two of the following documents:
- Social Security Card
- Current utility bill showing name and address
- Voter’s Registration Card
- Car Registration showing your name and address
If you have any questions, please call 203-946-8263.
For individuals born outside of New Haven, contact the Vital Records Department of the Town where the birth occurred. For more information, see Requesting a Correction or Amendment to a Vital Record.
Elm City Resident ID
The Elm City Resident Card is a picture ID for New Haven residents so they can access basic services within city limits.