| Obtaining Birth & Death Certificates
Birth Certificates
The Southington Town Clerk’s Office can issue certified copies of birth certificates if: - The person was born in Southington, or
- The mother resided in Southington at the time of the birth.
For protection of the individual, birth certificates are not open to the public in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 7-51. You may request a copy of your own certificate as well as your child’s, your spouse and your parents. Grandparents can also request a copy for their minor grandchildren. Certified copies are available in two sizes: full size (long form) is an actual copy of the certificate and a wallet size (short form) showing birth name and date only. Birth Certificates may be obtained by mail or in person. The fee is $5.00 for a wallet size (short form) and $10.00 for a full size (long form). To obtain a certificate: You must supply the birth name, birth date, parents’ names, and the parents’ places of birth. Presentation of a photo ID is required. If applying by mail please submit a copy of your photo ID and be sure to include your signature. You can download the Birth Certificate request form here. Click here to pay for Birth Certificate copies online.
(NOTE: Copies will not be issued until a request form and proper identification have also been received.) ------------------------------------------------------------- Death Certificates The Southington Town Clerk’s Office can issue certified copies of death certificates if: - The person died in Southington, or
- Southington was the person's primary place of residence at the time of death.
Please Note: If the death occurred outside the State of Connecticut, the Death Certificate will NOT be sent to Southington, regardless of the individual's place of residence. In this case, the Death Certificate may be obtained only from the state or country where the death occurred. Death Certificates may be obtained by mail or in person. The fee is $10.00 per copy. You can download the Death Certificate request form here. Click here to pay for Death Certificate copies online.
(NOTE: Copies will not be issued until a request form has also been received.)
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