Vital Records
ATTENTION
Our office is open for in-person vital record requests from Mon. thru Fri., 8:00AM TO 4:30PM. See below for additional information. Contact us at 802-264-5520 for more information.
Certified copies of birth and death records:
- Access the required application here.
- The fee for a certified copy of a birth or death certificate is $10.00.
- The Clerk's have access to records of those who were born or died in the state of Vermont. You do not have to apply in the town you live in or where the event occurred.
If applying by mail, please be sure to send a fully completed application, payment and a photocopy of your identification. Send to Town of Colchester, Attn: Clerk's Office, 781 Blakely Rd., Colchester VT 05446.
In-person birth or death records requests can be paid by cash, check or credit/debit card*.
Certified copies of marriage license:
In-person birth or death records requests can be paid by cash, check or credit/debit card*.
Certified copies of marriage license:
- Until recently, you were required to obtain your marriage license in the town you were living in. If you are unsure where you obtained your marriage license, call our office at 1-802-264-5520 for assistance.
- No application is needed for a copy of a marriage license.
- The fee for a certified copy of a marriage license is $10.00.
- To request online, please make an online payment and send an e-mail to townclerk@colchestervt.gov with the date of marriage and maiden names of both applicants. The license will be mailed to you once ready,
- In-person certified copies of marriage licenses can be paid by cash, check or credit/debit card*.
*3.15% fee plus 40 cents will be charged for using a debit or credit card.