How to Get a Maryland Birth Certificate
Requests for Maryland Birth Certificates may now be made on a walk-in basis in Prince George's County at the Office of Vital Records, Prince George's County Health Department in Landover, Maryland (location and hours are listed at below).
Please read the following information or call before going to this office to expedite a request.
You may obtain a Maryland Birth Certificate if you are a:
- person and/or parent(s) whose name is on the Birth Certificate
- grandparent or guardian with certified documents showing custody
- person with a notarized letter of authorization from the requestor
For Persons Born After 1940
Maryland Birth Certificates for persons born in the State of Maryland after 1940 are on file and available for pick-up in Landover, Maryland.
There is a $20.00 fee per Certificate.
Persons Born Prior to 1940
You may visit the Prince George's County Health Department, Office of Vital Records (location and hours listed below) and fill out an Application for a Birth Certificate, which will be faxed to the Vital Records Office in Baltimore.
There is a $12.00 fee per Certificate for this service.
For information about how to request a Maryland Birth Certificate directly from the Maryland State Vital Records Office, go to: Maryland State Archives or call 410-764-3053.
Prince George's County Office Location
Vital Records Office
Prince Georges County Health Department
Largo West Building
425 Brightseat Road, Suite 101
Landover, Maryland 20785
301-324-2939
TDD for the Hearing Impaired 301-883-7877
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, Excluding County Holidays
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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