Vital Records

In order to support COVID-19 safety measures for visitors and staff, the Office of Vital Records is open by appointment only. Please call 203-576-7476 or 7445 to schedule a time for service. If you do not receive an answer the first time you call, please try again. Funeral directors are not required to make an appointment. We appreciate your patience and understanding.   

Vital Records Appointment Procedure:

The City of Bridgeport Vital Records will be opened on an appointment only, no exceptions. Call 203-576-7476, 7445, or 8208 to schedule an appointment.

Vital Records Visiting Procedure:

All persons visiting City Hall Annex (Vital Records) shall adhere to the following:

• All Visitors shall ensure they are arriving on time for their designated appointment.  If you are late, you will have to reschedule for another day.
• All Visitors must always wear a mask and gloves.
• All persons visiting City Hall Annex for their scheduled appointment shall wait for the door to open behind the designated tape marked on the front concourse area.
• All persons once alerted by the Security Official, will enter the main entrance and proceed to Vital Records.
• Once your transaction is complete, the Security Official will open the main entrance where you will be asked to exit.
• No persons are allowed back into the building after their appointment has ended
• Only one member of the public for each transaction unless you need assistance. No Children, under any circumstances.
• Payment will be accepted by credit card, money order or bank check.  The office is not accepting cash currently.

 NOTE:  Any person who is sick with COVID-19 symptoms, that has been exposed to COVID-19, is currently in isolation or quarantine for COVID-19 and/or has a family member that is currently sick are asked not to visit the City of Bridgeport City Hall Annex (Vital Records).

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Vital Records is to receive, certify, file, maintain, protect, and preserve the City's Vital Records as dictated by law as well as to provide excellent customer service to the public in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner. Additionally, we aim to be considered by others, both in and outside the working environment, as an excellent department staffed by highly competent employees.

Effective 10/1/2009: You must apply for a marriage license in the city or town you plan to be married in. To find a justice of the peace in Bridgeport, click here. 

There are three ways to obtain a certified copy of a vital records:

• In person at the office, click here for directions 
• By US Postal Service; or
• Online visit vitalchek.com
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