Amend, Correct, or Complete Vital Records
Corrections and amendments to vital records are governed by the Maine Revised Statutes (MRS) 22 MRS §2705 and 10-146 CMR Chapter 2 Department rule. The Vital Records office must abide by these laws and regulations when processing amendments and corrections. These services cannot be completed at local municipalities.
Sometimes a person finds that the information on the official record is not complete or that some item of information on the certificate does not agree with what they believe to be the facts.
Access to Public or Restricted Vital Statistics Data, Reports and Records in ME
Public or Restricted Records
Maine is a closed record state, which means that some records and data are considered private. Maine law (MRSA 22 §2706, Section 7) defines when a vital record may be considered a public record.
Request Documents
The Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS) office provides same day walk-in customer service for applicants looking to obtain a certified copy of a vital record. On occasion, there may be up to a 24-hour turn-around period. Applicants may also apply for a certified copy of a vital record by mail or online. Please utilize the quick links below to help determine what method works best for you.
Please note, the following specialty services are by appointment only.
Vital Records
Vital records document key life events -- including births, deaths, marriages, and domestic partnerships. The Maine CDC prioritizes privacy and security, ensuring that records are securely stored, confidentially managed, and protected from unauthorized access.
Whether you're requesting a certified copy, correcting existing records, registering as a genealogist, or accessing adoption information, our secure online services make it easy to manage your request while protecting your sensitive information every step of the way.
Data Request Form
The Division of Disease Surveillance (DDS) is the lead program in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of infectious disease surveillance data, specifically, notifiable diseases and/or conditions. Requests for data from external stakeholders are ongoing and the Request for Data form represents a process to monitor the nature and quality of requests. This form also provides an opportunity to critically review the type of data requests received and will engage the requestor to consider the need and justification for requesting the data.
Population Health
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
The Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment is a collaborative state-wide health assessment. CHNA reports provide up-to-date health information at the state, county, urban, and sub-population levels.
Health and Safety
The Maine CDC relies on data from many sources to inform its work and to complete its mission. By monitoring current trends, the Maine CDC can recognize early warning signals and be prepared to respond to potential emerging public health threats.
One way to observe this data is via syndromic surveillance.
Food, Water, and Environmental Health
The Maine CDC relies on data from many sources to inform its work and to complete its mission. By monitoring current trends, the Maine CDC can recognize early warning signals and be prepared to respond to potential emerging environmental hazards or public health threats.