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.
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.
Welcome to the official website for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS) office. We hope you find this website both helpful and informative. If you have any comments or suggestions, please e-mail DRVS at DHHS.VitalRecords@maine.gov.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding the data related to a public health topics, including substance use and behavioral health areas, are key to identifying areas of concern, determining where to focus efforts, and how best to make improvements.
The State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) serves as a clearinghouse for Maine substance use and mental health related data. The Maine CDC lead workgroup has created this site with dashboards, fact sheets, and resources to assist prevention professions in making data driven decisions.
Immunizations remain the single most effective way to protect Mainers against Disease Surveillances and some cancers. The Maine Immunization Program reviews state and national data to assess and improve immunization rates, identify populations at risk, and measure the impact of current initiatives.
