If all walk-in appointments are full, you may schedule an appointment for any available times that same afternoon or other another day (see below for details).
The Maryland Vital Records Administration is using a new registration and payment system. This system's processing and wait times are longer than usual.
When the system is slow or down, issuing birth certificates and death certificates on the same day may not be possible.
Si todas las citas sin cita previa están llenas, puede programar una cita para cualquier horario disponible esa misma tarde u otro día. (Consulte a continuación para obtener más detalles)
La Administración de Registros Vitales de Maryland está utilizando un nuevo sistema de registro y pago. Los tiempos de procesamiento y espera de este sistema son más largos de lo habitual.
Cuando el sistema es lento o está en desaceleración, la emisión de certificados de nacimiento y certificados de defunción en el mismo día puede no ser posible.
Application for Certified Copy for in-person or by-mail requests:
Dennis Avenue Health Center
2000 Dennis Avenue, Suite #27
Silver Spring, MD
240-773-1207
Check-in at the lobby table before going to the Vital Records office.
See in-person locations in other counties
Processing time: same day
Send your completed application to
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0036
Processing time: see processing time
Order certificates online through VitalChek
Processing time: see processing time
Walk-in appointments are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If all walk-in appointments are full, you may schedule an appointment for any available times that same afternoon or other another day.
Please arrive for your appointment on time. We may not be able to serve late arrivals on the same day.
If you have questions or need scheduling help, please call 240-773-1207.
Death Certificates are issued by appointment only.
Please arrive for your appointment on time. We may not be able to serve late arrivals on the same day.
If you have questions or need scheduling help, please call 240-773-1207.
Las citas sin cita previa son limitadas y están disponibles por orden de llegada. Si todas las citas sin cita previa están llenas, puede programar una cita para cualquier horario disponible esa misma tarde u otro día.
Por favor, llegue a su cita a tiempo. Es posible que no podamos atender a las personas que lleguen tarde el mismo día.
Si tiene preguntas o necesita programación, llame al 240-777-1757.
Los certificados de defunción se emiten solo con cita previa.
Por favor, llegue a su cita a tiempo. Es posible que no podamos atender a las personas que lleguen tarde el mismo día.
Si tiene preguntas o necesita programación, llame al 240-777-1757.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services issues certified birth certificates for people born in Maryland 1940 or later.
For birth certificates for people born in Maryland before 1940, call the Maryland Vital Statistics Administration at 410-764-3038.
To request a birth certificate, applicants must present identification.
These people may apply for a birth certificate:
To meet REAL ID requirements, you may need to show a certified birth certificate at your next Maryland driver’s license or identification card renewal.
See how to identify a certified copy of a birth certificate.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services issues certified death certificates for people who died in Maryland in January 2015 and later.
For copies of records for deaths that occurred before January 2015, visit the Maryland State Archives.
To request a death certificate, applicants must bring
See more birth and death certificate information from the Maryland Vital Statistics Administration, including Frequently Asked Questions.