Find Hartford Birth Certificates

The Hartford Bureau of Vital Records keeps birth records for all births that took place in Hartford. These vital records date back to 1852. The office sits in Hartford City Hall on Main Street. You can order certified copies of these birth records in person, by mail, or through the online portal. Hartford birth records serve as proof of identity for passports, driver licenses, and school enrollment throughout the United States and for all federal purposes.

Hartford Birth Records Office Location

The Bureau of Vital Records operates inside Hartford City Hall. You will find it at 550 Main Street on the first floor. The office is in Room 103. This is where all Hartford birth records are kept and issued. The staff can help you get certified copies.

You can visit the birth records office during the week. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:15am to 4:30pm. On Friday, the birth records office closes early at 3:00pm. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays. Call first to check hours.

City Hall sits in downtown Hartford. You can reach the birth records office by bus or car. Parking is available in nearby lots and garages. The building has access for people with disabilities. Bring photo ID when you visit.

Note: The birth records office may close early on days before holidays or during bad weather.

Order Hartford Birth Records Online

You can order Hartford birth records through the online portal. The city uses Permitium for online birth records orders. This system lets you request birth records from home. You do not need to visit in person to get birth records.

The online portal for birth records is at hartfordct.permitium.com. You will need to create an account to place an order. The system guides you through each step. You can pay with a credit or debit card. There is a service fee for online orders.

Online orders for birth records take time to process. Most birth records requests are filled within a few business days. The birth records are sent by mail to your address. You can track your order status through the portal. This is the easiest way to get Hartford birth records if you do not need them right away.

Hartford Birth Records Available

Hartford has birth records dating back to 1852. This is more than 170 years of birth records. The city keeps these birth records in a secure vault. You can get certified copies of any birth record from 1852 to the present day.

The Hartford Bureau of Vital Records can also issue State of Connecticut birth records. This applies to births from 2003 to the present. If you were born in Hartford in 2003 or later, you can get your birth records from either the city or the state. For births before 2003, you must get the birth records from the town where the birth took place.

All birth records issued by Hartford are certified copies. This means they have a raised seal and are valid for legal use. You can use these birth records to apply for a passport, enroll in school, or get a driver license. The short form wallet birth records cost less but work the same as the full size for most needs.

Hartford Birth Record Fees

The city charges fees for certified copies of birth records. The full size birth record costs $20. This is the standard long form with all details. The wallet size birth record costs $15. This is a short form that fits in your wallet.

You can pay for birth records in different ways depending on how you order birth records from Hartford:

• In person: Cash, check, money order, or credit card
• By mail: Check or money order only
• Online: Credit or debit card with service fee

Make checks payable to "City of Hartford." The office does not accept cash through the mail. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with mailed requests. This helps ensure your birth records reach you safely and on time.

Who Can Order Hartford Birth Records

Connecticut law limits who can get a birth record. The person named on the record can always request their own birth records. Parents named on the certificate can also get copies of birth records. This applies to Hartford birth records the same as all towns.

Other people may order birth records with proof of relationship. Spouses need a marriage license to get birth records. Children need a birth certificate showing the parent name to obtain birth records. Legal guardians need court papers. Lawyers need a signed release.

You must show a valid government issued photo ID to get birth records. A driver license, state ID, or passport will work. The ID must be current and not expired. Bring this ID with you for in person visits. For mail orders, include a copy of your ID.

Note: The Hartford office follows state privacy laws. They will not release birth records to people who cannot prove they are entitled to them.

Contact Hartford Vital Records

You can reach the Bureau of Vital Records by phone. The number is (860) 757-9205. Staff can answer questions about birth records fees, hours, and what you need to bring. They can also check if your birth records are on file before you visit.

The official city website has more details about birth records. Visit hartfordct.gov for birth records forms and instructions. The site lists current birth records fees and office policies. You can also find links to order birth records online.

For genealogists, Hartford birth records from 1852 to 100 years ago are open to the public. Records newer than 100 years have access limits. The office staff can help you find the right forms for your birth records request.

Hartford Historical Birth Records

Hartford has a rich history of vital records. The city started keeping birth records in 1852. Before that, churches often recorded births. These old birth records are valuable for family history work. Many people trace their roots back to Hartford.

The Connecticut State Library also holds Hartford birth records. They have microfilm copies of many old birth records. You can visit the library in Hartford to do research on birth records. The library is at 231 Capitol Avenue. They have staff who help with genealogy questions about birth records.

Old birth records may have spelling differences. Names were written as they sounded long ago in birth records. You may need to check several spellings to find your ancestor. The vital records office can guide you to other sources.

Hartford State Vital Records Office

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has its main office in Hartford. This is the State Vital Records Office. It keeps all birth records from July 1, 1897 to the present. The office is at 410 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.

You can get birth records from the state office in person. Their hours are limited to certain days of the week. The state fee is $30 per certified copy of birth records. This is more than the city fee of $20. However, the state office can issue birth records for any town in Connecticut.

For Hartford births from 2003 to now, you have choices for birth records. You can go to the Hartford Bureau of Vital Records at City Hall. Or you can visit the State Vital Records Office. Both can issue valid certified copies of birth records.