Introduction to Maine Death Certificates

This article is designed to help you get a Maine Death certificate.  Counter to common belief, not everything is on the Internet.  Personal Death certificates are one of the items that are not readily available online, and that is probably a good thing.  You do not want your Death certificate in the public domain, where it can be seen by anyone.  However, this does not mean that you can’t easily get your Death certificate.  

Maine Death certificates have been maintained by the Maine Office of Vital Records for individuals born in the state of Maine since 1923.  Records prior to 1923 may be obtained through the office of Maine State Archives or through the online instructions below. 

Maine Death Certificate Authorized Persons

By Maine state law, Maine Death certificates are confidential records and can only be obtained by the following authorized individuals:

• Mother/Father (or Legal Guardian) of Person Named on the Maine Death Certificate
• Legal Representative of an Authorized Person of Person Named on the Maine Death Certificate

Maine Death Certificate for Genealogy Purpose

Non-certified Maine Death certificates can be requested for genealogical purposes.

Maine Death Certificate Ordering

Options Option 1 – Order Maine Death Certificate Online

This option is the simplest and easiest way to get your Maine Death Certificate.  Order online and you will get your Maine Death Certificate usually in less than a week.  Many times you will have the option of receiving your vital record by next-day or second-day service.

Order Birth and Death Records Online!  

Option 2 – Order Maine Death Certificate through the Mail

Follow the instructions below, if you are not ordering your Maine Death certificate online.  It usually takes 7-10 business days upon receipt of request to be sent to you:

Step 1: Download Mail-In Application

Step 2: Please provide as much of the following information as possible to locate the Maine Death certificate:

• Full name of person at Death on the Maine Death certificate
• Date of Death on the Maine Death certificate
• Sex on the Maine Death certificate
• County (or city) of Death on the Maine Death certificate
• Your name 
• Your signature 
• Your relationship to the person whose Maine Death certificate you are requesting 
• Address where the Maine Death certificate is to be mailed 
• Self addressed stamped envelope
• Your daytime phone number
• By Mail: Send the above information and the appropriate fee to:

 

Maine Vital Records

11 State House Station

244 Water Street

Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Option 3 – In Person

In Person in Maine: You may go to any county health department in the State of Maine to obtain a certified copy of a Maine Death certificate. Most Maine Death certificates can be issued while you wait.

Maine Death Certificate Ordering Cost

The fee to search for a Maine Death certificate is $15.00, which includes one certified copy of the Maine Death certificate or a "Certificate of Failure to Find." For each additional copy of the Maine Death certificate ordered at the same time, the fee is $6.00. Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to "Treasurer - State of Maine." Please do not send cash. Fees are not refundable. Additional fees are required for expedited service.