Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Vermont: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
For your convenience, you can process online requests through a government-approved resource that CityDirectory.us has partnered with to provide you this service: VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
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The Franklin County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Franklin serves all of the following towns and cities in Vermont:
- St. Albans
- Bakersfield
- Berkshire
- Enosburgh
- Fairfax
- Fairfield
- Fletcher
- Franklin
- Georgia
- Highgate
- Montgomery
- Richford
- St. Albans
- Sheldon
- Swanton
- Enosburg Falls
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Vermont such as Chittenden County, Washington County, Rutland County, Windsor County, Windham County, then you can follow this link.
Franklin County Vital Statistics
Franklin County, Vermont, is home to a total population of 7,746 residents. In recent statistics, the area recorded 68 births and 69 deaths, reflecting the ongoing demographic trends within the community. Marriage statistics show that there were 35 couples who embarked on their marital journey, while 16 divorces were noted, contributing to the region's vital records information. Additionally, the county has an infant mortality rate of 4.5, a key figure for evaluating the health of its youngest citizens. Residents of Franklin County can expect an average life expectancy of 79.3 years, indicative of the overall health and living conditions in the area. For those interested in exploring more about the local vital records office and the essential birth, marriage, and death records available, we invite you to learn more.