Vital Records Requests

Town of Rome Records:

The Town Clerk’s Office is responsible for the permanent storage of all vital records (i.e. birth, marriage, and death records).

Certified Copy Fee:

Individuals may request certified copies of a vital record from the Clerk’s Office for a fee of:

• $15.00 for the first copy; and
• $6.00 for each additional copy of the same record, done at the same time.

Birth Certificates are filed with:

• The City or Town in which the child was born;
• The City or Town in which the mother was living at the time of the birth; and the State Office of Vital Records.

Marriage Certificates are filed with:

• The City or Town in which intentions were filed and the license was issued; and the State Office of Vital Records.

Death Certificates are filed with:

• The City or Town of residence at the time of death;
• The City or Town where the death occurred; and the State Office of Vital Records.

Vital Records Requests:

Requests for certified copies should be made in writing, we have a standard form for your convenience. You will also need to provide a photo ID or photocopy of ID if requesting by mail. Obtain a request form here: Ordering a Vital Record. Vital Records requests may be made via the Department of Health and Human Services Website or during regular Clerk business hours.  Records may not be available during the same business day.