​Who Can Obtain a Birth Certificate?

• An individual requesting his/her own birth certificate.
• A parent named on the birth certificate.
• A court-appointed guardian of the individual named on the birth certificate. A foster care appointment is not acceptable; proof of guardianship must be submitted.
• A surviving spouse of the individual named on the birth certificate.
• A representative of: (1) the individual or a parent named on the birth certificate; or (2) the court-appointed guardian of the individual named on the birth certificate. The representative must have a letter signed by the individual, parent, or guardian, and certified by a notary public, stating that the representative has permission to obtain a copy of the birth certificate.

Birth Certificates

Procedure for Obtaining Birth Certificate Copies

Birth Certificates can be obtained between 8:30am-12pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm Monday through Friday, depending on staff availability. It is highly recommended that you call (410)758-0720 prior to arriving, to confirm availability of the service.

​Vital record information is also available online:

• https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/home.aspx
  
• https://www.vitalchek.com
• By mail to: Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215
• By calling MDH Vital Records at 410-764-3038, push 1

1. Queen Anne's County Health Department can only access certificates for dates of birth after 1939. Earlier birth records are not available from local Health Departments. Please reach out directly to the Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Birth records are only available to the persons named on the record or an authorized representative. Please reference “Who Can Obtain a Birth Certificate" above.
2. If authorized to obtain a birth record, the applicant must be prepared to provide the certificate holder's full name at birth, date of birth, place of birth (County or City), mother's full maiden name, father's full name, applicant's relationship to the person named on the record, applicant's name and mailing address, and a current, government issued, photo ID.
3. Appear in person at the Queen Anne's County Department of Health to complete an application.
   
4. Present photo identification.
   
5. Submit payment (Cash, personal check, or money order). The cost of each certificate is $25.00.
   

Applications are available at the Queen Anne's County Department of Health
Click here to download the application

Death Certificates

Procedure for Obtaining Death Certificate Copies

Death Certificates can be obtained between 8:30am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 3:30pm Monday through Friday, depending on staff availability. It is highly recommended that you call (410)758-0720 prior to arriving, to confirm availability of the service.

Vital record information is also available online:

• https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/home.aspx
• https://www.vitalchek.com
• By mail to: Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215
• By calling MDH Vital Records at 410-764-3038, push 1
  

1. ​Queen Anne's County can only access certificates for dates of death after January 1, 2012. Earlier death records are not available from local Health Departments. Please reach out directly to the Department of Health Division of Vital Records.
2. The applicant must present documentation to show direct or tangible interest.
   
3. Interested person must appear in person at the Queen Anne's County Department of Health.
   
4. Complete application requesting duplicate.  ​Click here to download the application
5. Present photo identification.
   
6. First copy is $25.00, additional copies are $20.00 each.