Change the Gender Marker on Your Birth Record
Maine law allows individuals born in Maine to change the gender marker on their birth record.
Court Orders
Court orders for changes to birth records must be presented directly to DRVS in person, by mail, or made online. Applicants must make an appointment if they are planning on coming in person. The cost is $60.00.
Amend, Correct, or Complete Vital Records
Corrections and amendments to vital records are governed by the Maine Revised Statutes (MRS) 22 MRS §2705 and 10-146 CMR Chapter 2 Department rule. The Vital Records office must abide by these laws and regulations when processing amendments and corrections. These services cannot be completed at local municipalities.
Sometimes a person finds that the information on the official record is not complete or that some item of information on the certificate does not agree with what they believe to be the facts.
Access to Public or Restricted Vital Statistics Data, Reports and Records in ME
Public or Restricted Records
Maine is a closed record state, which means that some records and data are considered private. Maine law (MRSA 22 §2706, Section 7) defines when a vital record may be considered a public record.
Request Documents
The Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS) office provides same day walk-in customer service for applicants looking to obtain a certified copy of a vital record. On occasion, there may be up to a 24-hour turn-around period. Applicants may also apply for a certified copy of a vital record by mail or online. Please utilize the quick links below to help determine what method works best for you.
Please note, the following specialty services are by appointment only.
Vital Records
Welcome to the official website for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS) office. We hope you find this website both helpful and informative. If you have any comments or suggestions, please e-mail DRVS at DHHS.VitalRecords@maine.gov.
Data Request Form
The Division of Disease Surveillance (DDS) is the lead program in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of infectious disease surveillance data, specifically, notifiable diseases and/or conditions. Requests for data from external stakeholders are ongoing and the Request for Data form represents a process to monitor the nature and quality of requests. This form also provides an opportunity to critically review the type of data requests received and will engage the requestor to consider the need and justification for requesting the data.
Population Health
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
The Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment is a collaborative state-wide health assessment. CHNA reports provide up-to-date health information at the state, county, urban, and sub-population levels.