Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Marriage Licenses, Legal Name Changes, Divorce Certificates, and Death Certificates.
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.
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.
Have the Required Information:
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)
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:
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
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:
Submitting an Order:
Have the Required Information:
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)
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:
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
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:
Submitting an Order:
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Marriage certificates are open to the public.
Have the Required Information:
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)
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses issued from New Haven Vital Statistics are 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 apply for the license.
Have the Required Information:
Print and fill out the appropriate form below and bring it with you to the Office of Vital Statistics:
» Request License of Marriage (English)
» Solicitud de certificado de matrimonio (español)
A marriage license will only be issued if the entire marriage license application form is filled in. That includes the information on who the Officiator will be to perform the ceremony in New Haven.
Applications are processed Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM only.
Justices of the Peace:
Only marriage certificates are available to request by mail. Marriage licenses must be requested in-person. Marriage certificates are open to the public.
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:
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
Only marriage certificates are available to request online. Marriage licenses must be requested in-person. Marriage certificates are open to the public.
Have the following required information:
Submitting an Order:
Legal changes of name are only available in-person through New Haven’s Department 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:
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.
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