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Birth Certificates

Birth Certificates can be obtained for individuals born in Maryland for a fee of $25 at the Health Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except State Holidays. 

How to apply:

online:

Complete the online application and pay by credit card. 

  • **NOTE: Please be sure to complete the application accurately and upload a picture of your government issued photo ID. Failure to do so will delay processing of your application. 
  • If you do not have a current government issued photo ID, the certificate will be mailed to the address listed on two of the following documents that you upload as identification (Note: the address on both documents must be the same): 
    • Pay stub
    • W2 
    • Rental/Lease agreement
    • Bank statement 
    • Utility bill 
    • Car registration 

We will call you to schedule a time to pick up your certificate. 

in person 

Present a valid government issued photo ID. The photo ID must include an issue date and expiration date. If you do not have a current government issued photo ID, the certificate will be mailed to the address listed on two of the following documents that you present as identification: 

  • Pay stub
  • W2 
  • Rental/Lease agreement
  • Bank statement 
  • Utility bill 
  • Car registration 

Copies of birth certificates can only be given to the individual whose name is listed on the birth certificate, the mother or father listed on the birth certificate, or an individual with papers showing custody of the person whose name is listed on the birth certificate. 

Download and complete Birth Certificate Application. Bring completed application with you if possible. 

We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.




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