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 The [http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital-records/order/index.shtml Vital Records office of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services] has copies of births from 1923 to present day. Births from 1892 to 1922 are held by the [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/about/index.html Maine State Archives]. Births before 1892 are held by the individual [http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/munic.shtml town clerk] offices.
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-| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
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-| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-ME-NDX.html County probate judge's offices]
-| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital-records/order/index.shtml Vital Records office of the Maine Dept of Health and Human Services]
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-| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
-| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
-| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
-| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
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-| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
-| County websites can be more difficult to use
-| Has an expedited service on [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/maine Vital Chek]
-| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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 <br> '''''Restrictions to qualify for certificates for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the certificate, you must be: