How To:

REQUEST OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Please write a letter including the following information:

Full name of child, including first, middle and last name at time of birth
Date of birth
Child's Mother's first, middle and maiden name
Child's Father's first, middle and last name
Relationship to the name of the request
Genealogist ID #
Name and mailing address where we should send the certificate(s)
Number of certified copies you are requesting

Copy of Driver's License, Passport or Goverment ID
or two copies of utility bills, bank statements, vehicle registration, personal check w/address, previously issued vital record, social security card, DD214, pay stub, w-2, voter registration card

REQUEST OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE

Please write a letter including the following information:

Full name of the deceased, including first, middle and last name at time of death
Date of death
Your relationship to the deceased
Genealogist ID #
Name and mailing address where we should send the certificate(s)
Number of certified copies you are requesting

Copy of Driver's License, Passport or Goverment ID
or two copies of utility bills, bank statements, vehicle registration, personal check w/address, previously issued vital record, social security card, DD214, pay stub, w-2, voter registration card


The fees are $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy.

Please make check payable to the City of Gardiner.

Mail letter along with payment to:
City Clerk's Office
6 Church Street
Gardiner, Maine 04345

Telephone (207) 582-4460


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