Requirements

The following requirements and reminders apply for the state of Maryland. Please ensure that you have read and understand these requirements and that you have prepared any necessary documents and materials.

• Eligible requestors are self or parent, or demonstrate a legal right in order to obtain a copy of the record.
• No physical ID required.
• To satisfy the I.D. requirement, the Maryland office will only ship the record(s)
  to the correct billing address of the credit card used.
• Due to the billing address issue, any pre-paid credit card, gift credit card, or a credit card not issued in the United States will not be accepted by the Maryland records office for an online order.

Ordering

You can order online or by fax. To order online, just click the "Online" link for the type of record you want and complete the online form. You must proceed through the Shopping Cart and receive your confirmation page in order for your request to be accepted.

To order by fax, click the "FAX" link for the type of record you want to get a printable application. Print the application, complete it, and fax it back to us toll-free at 1-888-803-1119.

Product Information

The following prices are charged by the state of Maryland for the actual certificate and the shipping. The $19.95 fee that is charged by Express Birth Records will be a separate charge from the state's charge.

Certificate Types

More Information

First Copy

Additional Copies

Ordering Method

Birth	Records are available from 1918 to the present.	$12.00	$12.00	Online
				FAX

Death	Records are available from 1969 to the present.	$12.00	$12.00	Online
				FAX

Shipping and Handling

Shipping Method	Average Processing Time	Cost
Regular Mail	7 - 10 Business Days	$7.00
UPS	3 - 5 Business Days	$20.75