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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/ct.html#County From Town of Birth]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.healthvermont.gov/research/records/obtain_record.aspx#vdhrecords Vermont Department of Health]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388130&dphNav=%7C46940%7C From CT Deptment of Public Health office]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [https://www.sec.state.vt.us/archives-records.aspx From VT State Archives and Records Administration]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| Only births within the last 5 years
| Town websites can be more difficult to use
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| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| births 5 years ago or earlier
| May be more expensive than ordering from the town
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If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br>  
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br>  


If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> Call <br>
See [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=390652 list of restrictions] for ordering birth records


If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>  
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>  
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== '''Births 1919 to the Present'''  ==
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====


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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Vermont Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images'''
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| ''Try 1st:''  
| ''Try 1st:''  
| [http://www.healthvermont.gov/research/records/obtain_record.aspx Vermont Department of Health]  
| [http://www.healthvermont.gov/research/records/obtain_record.aspx Vermont Department of Health]  
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| ''Try 2nd:''
| New England Historic Genealogical Society, [http://www.americanancestors.org/home.html American Ancestors ($)]
| Has many Vermont digital records, which can be found through their [http://www.americanancestors.org/Databaselist.aspx Digital Catalog]. American Ancestors is '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>
<center>[[How to Find Vermont Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>
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== '''Restrictions for Obtaining Birth Records'''  ==
== '''Restrictions for Obtaining Birth Records'''  ==
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