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Birth Certificates for
Baltimore City (1875 - 1924) and Maryland Counties (1898 - 1924)
What we have
We have birth records from 1875 to 1924 for Baltimore City, and 1898 to 1924 for Maryland counties.

For birth records after 1924, please contact the  Division of Vital Records at 410-764-3038.

Do you need a Certified or Uncertified Record?

Certified Records

Most people need Certified Records. These are official paper copies with a raised seal, and are required for most legal transactions. For example, pension requests, estate settlements, MVA requests, court appearances, citizenship/dual citizenship, apostilles, etc.

If you are unsure of any information about the record (i.e. dates, names, counties, etc.), use the Certified Record order form.

Uncertified Records

These are mainly for genealogists. Genealogists are required to provide all requested information about the record. We will send the record electronically. An uncertified record is considered an "unofficial" copy of a record.

Use the birth indexes to look up the required information, otherwise use the Certified Record order form.

Fees
The non-refundable and non-transferable fee is $25.00 per certified record and $5.00 per uncertified record.

Fee breakdown 
The $25.00 fee for a certified copy includes searching for the record using the information you provide, and sending you one (1) certified paper copy through U.S. Mail.

The $5.00 fee for an uncertified copy includes sending one (1) PDF to the email address that you provide.


warning sign with exclamation point within a grey triangle You will not be refunded if you do not provide the required information for uncertified record requests, or if your certified record is not found.