Milford Birth Certificate Search

Milford sits on the coast of New Haven County and has a long history dating back to 1639. Today, Milford keeps all birth records at the City Clerk's Office on West River Street. These Milford birth records include every birth that took place within the city limits. The Milford office issues certified copies of birth certificates that are valid for all legal purposes. Residents need these Milford birth records for passports, school enrollment, and driver's licenses. This guide explains how to find birth records in Milford and request certified copies from the city.

Milford Birth Records Office Location

The City Clerk's Office holds all birth records for the city. It sits at 70 West River Street in the Parsons Government Center. The office is on the first floor and is easy to find. Look for signs that say "City Clerk."

The staff handles birth certificate requests each day. They work with walk-in visitors who need same day service. They also process mail orders for birth records from people who live far away. The office keeps all birth records safe and follows state laws.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The staff takes lunch from noon to 1:00 PM when no birth record services are available. The office is closed on weekends and major holidays.

You can call the office at (203) 783-3210 during regular business hours. You can also send an email to cityclerk@milfordct.gov. They reply within one or two days about birth records and other services.

Birth records here go back many years to the founding of the town. The city has files from the 1800s stored on microfilm for preservation. Newer birth records are in secure computer databases. The staff can find both types quickly.

Note: Call the office ahead if you plan to visit during holiday weeks. Hours may change without notice during special periods.

How to Request Milford Birth Certificates

You have three ways to get birth certificates from the city office. Each way works well for different situations. Pick the one that fits your needs. All ways need proof of your identity.

In-person visits are the fastest path for people who live near the city. Go to 70 West River Street and bring a valid photo ID. Fill out the request form for birth records and pay the fee. You get your birth certificate the same day.

Mail requests for birth records help those who live far away. Write a letter with your full name and date of birth. Include your parents' names and your phone number. Put in a copy of your photo ID. Send a money order for birth record fees. Mail to City Clerk, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460.

Online orders for birth certificates go through VitalChek. This is the state-approved vendor for birth records. Go to their website at any time to place your order. Extra fees apply for online birth certificates.

The city website has more help. Visit ci.milford.ct.us/172/City-Clerks-Office for birth record forms. You can also find fee details for birth records there.

Milford Birth Certificate Fees

The city of Milford charges a fee for each birth certificate copy you request. The fee for birth records is set by the city council. Fees for birth records may change over time.

Payment options for birth records vary by method. In-person visits take cash and money orders. Credit cards may work with a service fee. Call the office to ask what they accept. Mail orders for birth records need a money order made out to City of Milford.

VitalChek adds service fees for birth certificates. These cover the online work and shipping of birth records. Standard mail is slower for orders. Express mail costs more for birth records.

Note: Birth record fees can change. Call (203) 783-3210 to confirm current rates.

Who Can Get Milford Birth Records

Birth records in this city are not public under Connecticut state law. State law keeps birth records private. This stops fraud with birth certificates.

You can get your own birth certificate if you are 18 or older. Parents can get birth record copies for minor children. Legal guardians can request birth records with court papers. Spouses may get birth certificates with proof of marriage. Adult children can request birth records for deceased parents. Attorneys can get birth certificates with proper papers.

You must show valid ID for birth record requests. A driver license works. A state ID card works for birth records. A passport also works. The ID must be current for birth certificates. Bring proof of your link to the person on the birth record.

Old birth records become public after time. Birth records over 100 years old are open to all. Anyone can request these historic birth records.

Milford Birth Records Processing Times

Wait times for Milford birth records depend on how you order. In-person orders are fastest. You get your Milford birth certificate while you wait. It takes about 10 to 20 minutes at the Milford office.

Mail orders for Milford birth records take longer. The staff handles them as they arrive. Allow two to four weeks for Milford birth records. This includes mail time both ways. Use certified mail to track your Milford letter.

Online orders for Milford birth records strike a good balance. Most Milford birth certificates ship within days. Standard shipping takes three to five days for Milford birth records. Express shipping takes one to two days for Milford birth certificates.

Rush service may help for urgent Milford birth record cases. Call the Milford office to ask about rush. Tell them your need for Milford birth certificates. Show proof of your deadline.

Milford Birth Records at State Office

You can also get Milford birth records from the state. The State Vital Records Office has all birth certificates. This includes all births in Milford. The state office sits at 410 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.

State copies of Milford birth records cost more. The state office has limited hours for Milford birth records. They are open three days per week. Many find the Milford office easier for birth records.

The state office handles special Milford birth record cases. They deal with adoption records. They handle stillbirth papers. The Milford office cannot issue these. For regular Milford birth certificates, use the Milford office.

State law allows flexibility for Milford birth records. Births from 2003 onward can come from any town. You do not need to visit Milford for recent birth records. Older Milford birth records must come from Milford.

Other New Haven County Birth Records

Milford is in New Haven County. Other towns near Milford keep birth records too. Each Milford area town has its own clerk office. If you were born in another town near Milford, contact that office.

Nearby cities to Milford include New Haven and Waterbury. Each has its own vital records office. Visit our Connecticut cities page for more spots near Milford. Visit our New Haven County page for county facts.

The state system gives Milford residents choices. For recent births near Milford, any town works. For older births in Milford, stick with the Milford office. The Milford City Clerk's Office knows their birth records best.