MARYLAND BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Which Method Should You Choose?
Two Ways to Get a Birth Certificate in Maryland
The Old-Fashioned Way:
To obtain a Maryland birth certificate, you need to belong to one of the categories listed below:
The requester must provide identification by furnishing a copy of the following:
1. Current (unexpired) government-issued photo ID (must include issue date and expiration date)
OR
2. Any two of the following (at least one must be applicant’s current address):
You can download the PDF application here. Each Maryland birth certificate costs $24. You may send a check or money order to the Division of Vital Records. You must also send a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with your application package.
All of these materials should be mailed to:
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0036
The New Way:
If that sounds like a time-consuming hassle, we have a convenient alternative at FastBirthCertificates.com. We pride ourselves on offering the fastest method of purchasing a birth certificate in Maryland online. With our easy-to-use online form, you can input your data and place your order in just a matter of minutes. We even provide error checking to ensure that avoidable mistakes won’t derail the process. Additionally, our trackable shipping and continual updates keep you fully aware of what’s going on with your order. If you’ve been wondering how to get a birth certificate in Maryland, you can stop wondering and just let FastBirthCertificates.com do the legwork for you..
The Old-Fashioned Way:
To obtain a Maryland birth certificate, you need to belong to one of the categories listed below:
- The person who is the subject of the birth certificate.
- A parent listed on the document.
- The court-appointed guardian of the individual who is the subject of the certificate. (Foster care appointments are not acceptable; please submit proof of guardianship.)
- A legal representative of any of the above persons. The representative must have a certified (by a qualified notary public) letter signed by the individual, parent, or guardian that grants permission to order a certificate.
- A surviving spouse of the person named on the certificate.
The requester must provide identification by furnishing a copy of the following:
1. Current (unexpired) government-issued photo ID (must include issue date and expiration date)
OR
2. Any two of the following (at least one must be applicant’s current address):
- Pay stub
- Bar registration (current)
- Bank statement
- Lease/rental agreement
- Utility bill (w/ current address)
- Letter from government agency requesting the birth certificate
- W-2 form
- Income tax return
You can download the PDF application here. Each Maryland birth certificate costs $24. You may send a check or money order to the Division of Vital Records. You must also send a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with your application package.
All of these materials should be mailed to:
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0036
The New Way:
If that sounds like a time-consuming hassle, we have a convenient alternative at FastBirthCertificates.com. We pride ourselves on offering the fastest method of purchasing a birth certificate in Maryland online. With our easy-to-use online form, you can input your data and place your order in just a matter of minutes. We even provide error checking to ensure that avoidable mistakes won’t derail the process. Additionally, our trackable shipping and continual updates keep you fully aware of what’s going on with your order. If you’ve been wondering how to get a birth certificate in Maryland, you can stop wondering and just let FastBirthCertificates.com do the legwork for you..
What You'll Need?
Maryland requires the applicant to submit identification, a signature, and a date in order to receive a birth certificate. Identification must be government issued, such as a driver license, state ID, or passport.
Maryland will only ship the certificate to the address listed on the ID. If shipping to that address is not an option, please let us know! Instructions are below:
*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form. Please do not send documents to this email.
**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**
Email: processing@superfileinc.com
Or text to (415) 633-6473
355 Columbus Ave. #4
San Francisco, CA 94133
As soon as we receive this documentation we will respond to let you know!
Maryland will only ship the certificate to the address listed on the ID. If shipping to that address is not an option, please let us know! Instructions are below:
*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form. Please do not send documents to this email.
**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**
- Email or text message instructions (best option): Sign AND DATE a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Take a photo of the ID/signature with a smartphone or camera, and email that to us or text it to us. Alternatively, you may scan and email the ID/signature to us if you'd like. We will respond to let you know we got it. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THE DATE!
Email: processing@superfileinc.com
Or text to (415) 633-6473
- Fax instructions (less preferred): Sign AND date a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Enlarge and lighten the ID by 300%, and fax to 415.549.8691. This method tends to be less effective than than emailing.
- Mail instructions (last resort): Mail a copy of your government issued ID with a signature AND date to us (Please note that this copy will not be returned to you.
355 Columbus Ave. #4
San Francisco, CA 94133
As soon as we receive this documentation we will respond to let you know!
How Much Will It Cost?
Maryland Government Standard Processing
Streamlined Maryland Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)
- State/Government Fee = $35.00
Streamlined Maryland Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- Immediate Processing Option
- $35.00 (state/government fee) + $99.95 = $134.95
- 4 to 6 business day estimated processing
- Expedited Processing Option
- $35.00 (state/government fee) + $69.95 = $104.95
- 15 to 20 business day estimated processing
- Standard Processing Option
- $35.00 (state/government fee) + $39.95 = $74.95
- 20 to 30 business day estimated processing
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)