Vital Records

Phone: 301-334-7700
Fax: 301-334-7701

Hours of Operation:
Mon. – Fri. 8:00am – 5:00pm

Please Note:

Beginning May 1, 2023 birth certificates will be issued Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. by appointment only, due to the onboarding of a new birth certificate system. Please call 301-334-7700 to schedule an appointment.

Thank you for your patience!

E-Mail: [email protected]

Death Certificates

Certified copies of death certificates filed in Garrett County may be obtained at the local health department within 30 days of the event for a fee of $18 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy. Certified copies of previous deaths can be obtained through the Division of Vital Records in Baltimore, Maryland, for a fee of $10 for the first copy and $12 for each additional copy.

Birth Certificates

Same Day Service:
Those born in Maryland, the health department can issue same-day certificates by appointment. You must present a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, U.S. passport, MVA photo ID card, or military photo ID). The photo ID must have an issue and expiration date. If your ID has expired, please call for additional information. The fee is $20 per certificate. We accept cash, local checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Order Online:
To order online, visit www.vitalchek.com. Certificates are processed in Baltimore and mailed to the applicant’s address.

Order by Mail
To order by mail, applications can be obtained at the health department or downloaded at https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/birth.aspx. You must complete the application and mail it to the Division of Vital Records in Baltimore at the address listed on the form to be processed.

Armed Forces Member
With proof of military service, there is no fee for a birth certificate for a current or former armed forces member when the certificate is requested by that member.

Births Prior to 1940
Birth certificates for birth years prior to 1940 must be requested from the Division of Vital Records. For details, visit https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/birth.aspx or call 410-764-3038.

Registering a home birth: Maryland law requires that all births occurring in the State be registered with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Click here for more information.