Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates

Copies of Birth, Death, Marriage or Civil Union Certificates

 

Births, deaths, marriages and civil unions that have occurred in Greenwich are filed in the Town Clerk’s office, Vital Statistics Division.

 

You can order a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage or civil union certificate for $20.00 each (subject to change):

 

 

Photo I.D.

You must attach a photocopy of a government-issued picture I.D. to your order to receive any certificate copy whether you order in person, by mail or online.

 

Payment Options

If you order in person or by mail, you can pay by cash, money order or check.  Checks and money orders are to be made payable to TOWN OF GREENWICH.  Mail orders must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope (#10 size).  This will ensure a quick turn around time.

 

Birth Certificates

Birth Certificates may be issued on one of the following conditions:

 

  • By order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
  • Upon written request of the person whose birth is recorded, if of age.
  • Upon request of a state department or the Federal government, when approved by the State Department of Health.
  • Upon written request of a parent or other lawful representative of such person (with proper identification and proof).
  • Spouse.
  • Children, if of legal age.
  • Grandparents of minors.

 

Original Birth Certificates of an Adopted Person

If a new birth certificate is created at the time a person is adopted, the original birth certificate is sealed in a confidential file.

Certain persons are eligible to obtain an uncertified copy of an original birth certificate of an adopted person without a court order.  To be eligible you must be the person named on the original birth certificate and at least 18 years old, or such person’s adult child or grandchild.

Uncertified copies of original birth certificates are for informational purposes only.  It is a superseded certificate that has no legal purpose.  It cannot be used for legal proof of identity or as a substitute for an official certified birth certificate.

Submit the completed application to Vital Records at the address on the form along with a photocopy of government issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license, passport or other government issued photo ID.  Do Not Submit Originals.  Also, send the application fee ($65), payable to the Town of Greenwich.  If you are the adopted person’s adult child or grandchild, you must also send documentation (such as a birth certificate) verifying the relationship to the registrant.

  • Any person other than the adopted person, or the adopted person’s adult child or grandchild must obtain a court order allowing the release of the original certificate of an adopted person mentioned above.        Be sure to include the original court order along with your application.

 

Health History of Biological Family

Health History information related to the adopted person’s birth family may be available at the Department of Children and Families.  Also, there may be a form on file at the Department of Children and Families indicating whether a birth parent would like to have contact with adopted person, or the adopted person’s child or grandchild.  To find out whether this information is available and to obtain this information go the Department of Children and Families website or contact them at:

DCF/Adoption Search Unit, 505 Hudson Street, 10th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106. Phone 860-550-6582

 

 

Death Certificates

Filed by funeral homes for persons who have died in Greenwich. Certified copies are available after certificates are filed. Death Certificate Request

 

Marriage Certificates

Persons who were married in Greenwich may request a copy of their marriage certificate.  Marriage Certificate Request

 

Certified copies are available after certificates are filed.

 

 

Civil Union Certificates

Persons who had a civil union in Greenwich may request a copy of the civil union certificate.  Civil Union Certificate Request

 

Certified copies are available after certificates are filed.