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==== Division of Vital Records Department of Health & Mental Hygiene ==== | ==== Division of Vital Records Department of Health & Mental Hygiene ==== | ||
From Aug 1898 to the present (January 1975 for the City of Baltimore), records and indexes for births can be ordered from the [http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/lifeevents/birth&deathcert.htm Division of Vital Records]. | From Aug 1898 to the present (January 1975 for the City of Baltimore), records and indexes for births can be ordered from the [http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/lifeevents/birth&deathcert.htm Division of Vital Records]. However, they are unable to give out certificates for genealogical purposes. If you are not directly related to the individual, you must order the birth certificate from the Maryland State Archives. | ||
'''Records are restricted for 100 years after the date of birth | '''Records are restricted for 100 years after the date of birth unless you are:''' | ||
:*Requesting your own birth certificate | |||
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:*Parent or guardian of indivdiual named on certificate | :*Parent or guardian of indivdiual named on certificate | ||
:*Representative of the individual named on certificate, parent or guardian | :*Representative of the individual named on certificate, parent or guardian | ||
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::Baltimore, MD 21215-0036 | ::Baltimore, MD 21215-0036 | ||
:To call for more information | :To call for more information: (410) 764-3038 or (800) 832-3277 | ||
:To order for same day service with additional fee, go to [http://www.vitalchek.com/maryland-express-vital-records.aspx Vitalchek.com]: | :To order for same day service with additional fee, go to [http://www.vitalchek.com/maryland-express-vital-records.aspx Vitalchek.com]: | ||
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