Connecticut Birth Certificates From Connecticut Department of Public Health’s State Vital Records Office
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Connecticut Birth Certificate Types
- Full-Size Birth Certificate – Certified copies of birth certificates that may be used for practically all legal purposes, including proof of citizenship, school enrollment, personal identification, passports, social security, and employment. Birth certificates are available for all births that took place in Connecticut from July 1, 1897, to the present.
- Wallet-Size Birth Certificate – This variation contains much less information than its full-size counterpart. It cannot be used as proof of identity for passport and driver’s license requirements.
Full-Size Birth Certificate
Wallet-Size Birth Certificate
Who Can Order?
Under Connecticut law, birth certificates are confidential records for births less than 100 years old. For births less than 100 years old, only the following individuals with valid government-issued identification may obtain certified copies of birth certificates:
Connecticut Vital Statistics Agency Information
Connecticut Department of Public Health’s State Vital Records Office
The Connecticut Department of Public Health’s State Vital Records Office keeps records of all vital events, including birth, death, marriage, divorce, and fetal deaths/stillbirths that took place in the state of Connecticut.
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Connecticut Birth Certificates
The Connecticut Department of Public Health’s State Vital Records Office issues certified copies of birth certificates, typically acceptable for most legal purposes, including proof of citizenship, school enrollment, personal identification, passports, social security, and employment.
Visit the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s State Vital Records Office’s official page for more information.
