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Maine birth certificate copy fee: $15
Checked against the Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statistics page on 2026-10-19
$15first certified copy
$6each additional copy, same order
Maine CDC, Data, Research and Vital Statisticsstate office that issues it
This is what the Maine state vital records office charges for a certified copy of a birth certificate. The official fee wording:
Certificate Fee: $15.00 per certificate, $6.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
Maine at a glance
| First copy | $15.00, charged for each search whether or not the record is found |
|---|---|
| Extra copies | $6.00 each |
| Mail turnaround | 5-7 business days on average |
| Online | +$15.50 VitalChek charge per order |
Record types and their fees
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Record search (one year either side of the stated date) and one certified copy if found | $15.00 |
| Each additional certified copy, same request | $6.00 |
Optional and added charges
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| VitalChek processing charge per order (online) | $15.50 |
| Express 2-3 day shipping (VitalChek) | $17.50 |
| Overnight by 4 p.m. / by 10:30 a.m. (VitalChek) | $18.50 / $19.50 |
Processing time: Mail applications average 5-7 business days from the date Vital Records receives them.
Official sources
- https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents — certificate fee, fee schedule, VitalChek charges, mail processing time (checked 2026-10-19)
General information copied from the official page, not legal advice. Fees change; if the state page shows a different amount, the state page is correct — please tell us.