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Who has access to birth records? (After October 1, 1996)
In accordance with C.G.S. 7-51, Examination of Birth Records and an opinion from the Office of the Attorney General, the following details accessibility to vital records in Connecticut:
1. Birth Records more than 100 years old
2. Birth Records less than 100 years old
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Person Who is the Subject of the Birth Certificate |
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Parent or Guardian |
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Grandparent (if child is a minor) |
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Spouse or Children |
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Chief Elected Official of Municipality or Agent |
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Local Health Director |
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Attorney |
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Members of Incorporated Genealogical Societies or Societies Authorized to Conduct Business in Connecticut |
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Persons Authorized by Court Order |
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State or Federal Agency Authorized by State Commissioner of Public Health |
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN BIRTH CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT VIA TELEPHONE OR THE INTERNET UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, NEITHER CAN REQUESTS BE FAXED TO OUR OFFICE. REQUESTS WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED. BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUESTS WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION AND FULL BIRTH INFORMATION WILL BE REJECTED. FOR YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE MET ALL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED ABOVE BEFORE SENDING OUT YOUR REQUESTS.
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