Death Records in Chittenden County, VT

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.

• Vermont Vital RecordsOfficial

  Order certified birth and death certificates from the Vermont Department of Health, the official state vital records office.

  Town clerk often same-day; mail/online several weeks$10 per copy (+$2 online fee)Online, mail, in person (town/city clerk)Family, legal guardian, court-appointed party or legal rep; valid ID required

• The trade-off if speed matters

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

  Official source

  • TimeTown clerk often same-day; mail/online several weeks
  • Cost$10 per copy (+$2 online fee)
  • RequiresFamily, legal guardian, court-appointed party or legal rep; valid ID required

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service
• Chittenden County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Chittenden County, VT County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Chittenden County 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).