What does a certified death certificate usually cost in Maine?

$15 first copy, $6 each additional. Last checked 2026-08-29. Confirm the current fee on the official office site before you pay.

Where do I order a death certificate if the death was in Maine?

Maine CDC, Data, Research, and Vital Statistics. Start with the town clerk in the town of death. Official office: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital-records/.

Ten Copies

Directory/ME

Maine

Maine CDC, Data, Research, and Vital Statistics

Usual fee: $15 first copy, $6 each additional
How to order: County or state

Official office

Who may request

Immediate family or a legal representative.

Timing

Town clerks often issue local deaths faster than Augusta.

Notes from the desk

Start with the town clerk in the town of death.

Confirm fees on the official site

Last checked August 29, 2026

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