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Death certificate requirements and fees vary by state and are subject to change. This calculator provides estimates based on publicly available data. Contact your state vital records office for current pricing and availability.
In Maine, the first death certificate costs $15. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $6 each. It's more cost-effective to order all needed copies at once.
Death certificates in Maine can be ordered from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services - Data, Research, and Vital Statistics. Online ordering is available through VitalChek.
Standard processing in Maine takes 5-7 business days for mail orders.
In Maine, death certificates can be requested by: Person with direct and legitimate interest, Family members demonstrating lineage. You'll need to provide Acceptable photo ID and Proof of lineage/interest depending on record requested.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services - Data, Research, and Vital Statistics has death records from 1892 to present. Records become public after 25 years.
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