Birth Records in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Connecticut Vital RecordsOfficial

  Request certified birth and death certificates from the Connecticut Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records, the official state office.

  Up to 12 weeks by mail$30 per copyMail, in person, onlineGovernment photo ID; eligible requester

• The trade-off if speed matters

  How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

  Official source

  • TimeUp to 12 weeks by mail
  • Cost$30 per copy
  • RequiresGovernment photo ID; eligible requester

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service
• Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).