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===Division of Vital Records===<br />
'''By Mail'''<br />
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Complete and mail an application along with photocopies of required identification, fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: <br />
:The Division of Vital Records, <br />
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:Baltimore, MD 21215-0036.<br />
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Note: If you cannot download the application form, you may provide the required information on a separate sheet.<br />
*Full maiden name of wife named on the record (first/middle/last)<br />
*Full name of husband named on the record (first/middle/last)<br />
*Date of divorce/annulment (month/day/year)<br />
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'''In Person'''<br />
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You may also submit a request in person and receive the verification on the same day by going to the Division of Vital Records Office in Baltimore located at 6550 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. <br />
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Note: Applicant must present a valid identification. The ID must have a date issued and an expiration date. If an applicant is unable to supply valid photo identification, he/she must present two (2) pieces of alternative documentation. See 'Required Documents' section to know more.<br />
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'''Online'''<br />
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The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene does not accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that the office have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. <br />
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Go [https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/maryland/maryland-vital-records online] and simply follow the steps to place an order. Orders may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service and all major credit cards are accepted. You will receive an e-mail notification once your certificate is shipped. If your shipment is via UPS, you will also receive the UPS tracking number.<br />
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VitalChek can be reached either through its website, www.vitalchek.com, or through the Division of Vital Records by telephone at 410-764-3170. <br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
An applicant is required to present valid, unexpired, government-issued photo identification. The identification must have a date issued and an expiration date.<br />
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Applicants who are unable to supply valid photo identification must present two (2) pieces of alternative documentation. The two pieces of alternative documentation must be different types, i.e., a pay stub and a telephone billnot two pay stubs or two telephone bills. At least one of these documents must contain the applicants current mailing address. The certificates will be mailed to the address displayed on the document(s) provided for identification. Acceptable documents are: <br />
*Pay stub <br />
*Current car registration <br />
*Bank statement <br />
*Letter from a government agency requesting a vital record <br />
*Lease/rental agreement <br />
*Utility bill with current address <br />
*Copy of income tax return/W-2 form <br />
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'''Mailed in requests:''' a self-addressed, stamped, legal size envelope, must be sent along with the completed application and the payment.<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''The Division of Vital Records''' <br><br />
6550 Reisterstown Road<br><br />
Reisterstown Road Plaza<br><br />
Baltimore, MD 21215<br><br />
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For general information regarding birth, death, or marriage certificates: 410-764-3038 (Baltimore local call)<br />
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[http://dhmh.maryland.gov/vsa/SitePages/Home.aspx Vital Statistics Administration - Website]<br />
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''Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.''<br />
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Allegany County : 3 Pershing Street Cumberland, MD 21502<br><br />
Phone: 301-777-5911 [http://www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/allegany/index.html Website]<br />
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Anne Arundel County : 7 Church Circle Annapolis, MD 21401<br><br />
Phone: 410-222-7000 [http://www.aacounty.org/ Website]<br />
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Baltimore County : 400 Washington Ave Towson, MD 21204-4606<br><br />
Phone: 410-887-2601 [http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ Website]<br />
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Baltimore (Independent City) : Courthouse East 111 N. Calvert Street<br> Baltimore, MD 21202 <br><br />
[http://www.courts.state.md.us/baltcity.html Website]<br />
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Calvert County : 175 Main Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678<br><br />
Phone: 410-535-1600 [http://www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/calvert/index.html Website]<br />
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Caroline County : P O Box 207 109 Market Street Room 123 Denton, Maryland 21629 <br><br />
Phone: 410-479-1811 [http://www.carolinemd.org/ Website]<br />
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Carroll County : 225 North Center St. Westminster, MD 21157<br> <br />
Phone: 410-876-2085 [http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/default.asp Website]<br />
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Cecil County : 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2100 Elkton, MD 21921<br><br />
Phone: 410-996-5201 [http://www.ccgov.org/ Website]<br />
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Charles County : PO Box B 200 Baltimore Street La Plata, MD 20646<br><br />
Phone: 301-645-0550 [http://www.charlescountymd.gov/ Website]<br />
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Dorchester County : 206 High Street/501 Court Lane P O Box 26 Cambridge, MD 21613<br><br />
Phone: 410-228-0480 [http://www.docogonet.com/ Website]<br />
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Frederick County : 12 East Church Street/100 W Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701<br><br />
Phone: 301-600-9000 [http://www.co.frederick.md.us/ Website]<br />
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Garrett County : 203 South Fourth Street, Room 207 Oakland, Maryland, 21550<br><br />
Phone: 301-334-8970 [http://www.garrettcounty.org/ Website]<br />
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Harford County : Room 304 20 West Courtland Street Bel Air, MD 21014<br><br />
Phone: 410-838-6000 [http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/ Website]<br />
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Howard County : 3430 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043<br> <br />
Phone: 410-992-2025/410-313-3000 [http://www.co.ho.md.us/ Website]<br />
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Kent County : 400 High Street / 103 N Cross Street Chestertown, MD 21620<br><br />
Phone: 410-778-7435 [http://www.kentcounty.com/ Website]<br />
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Montgomery County : 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor Rockville, MD 20850<br><br />
Phone: 240-777-9466 [http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ Website]<br />
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Prince George's County : 14735 Main Street Landover, Maryland 20772-3050<br><br />
Phone: 301-350-9700 [http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ Website]<br />
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Queen Anne's County : 107 N. Liberty St. Centreville, MD 21617<br><br />
Phone: 410-758-4098-1773 [http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/qa/html/qa.html Website]<br />
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Somerset County : 21 Prince William Street Princess Anne, MD 21853<br<br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*Either spouse named on the record<br />
*Representative of either spouse named on the record. (Note: The representative must show a letter stating that he/she has permission to obtain a copy of the Verification of Divorce. The letter must be signed by the either spouse named on the record and certified by a notary public.)<br />
*Attorney representing either spouse named on the record (Note: The attorney must present proof that he/she represents either spouse named on the record.)<br />
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==Fees==<br />
'''Division of Vital Records of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene'''<br />
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A non-refundable fee of $12.00 is required for each verification requested. <br />
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'''Notes:'''<br />
*Requests submitted in person: You may pay for the fee in cash, check, or money order. <br />
*Mailed in requests: Include a check or money order only, made payable to the Division of Vital Records.<br />
*''If a record cannot be located, the certificate fee is not refunded and a Certification of Record Search will be provided.''<br />
*If you wish to obtain a copy of a certificate from a local health department, please be advised that you may be charged a processing fee in addition to the certificate fee. Get in touch with the local health department in your jurisdiction for more information on additional charges.<br />
*Fees for current or former members of the armed forces: The Department does not collect a fee for:<br />
**a copy of a certificate of a current or former armed forces member that is requested by the member; or<br />
**a copy of a certificate of a current or former armed forces member or of a surviving spouse or child of the member, if the copy will be used in connection with a claim for a dependent or beneficiary of the member.<br />
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'''VitalChek'''<br />
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VitalChek, a nongovernmental agency, provides a credit card service (MasterCard, Visa, Visa Debit Card, Discover, and American Express) that may be used for telephone, online, and fax orders only. There is an additional $9.75 charge per order for this service. There is an additional fee of $15.50 if express mail is requested.<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Division of Vital Records of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene:<br />
*Application to obtain verification of divorce record - [http://dhmh.maryland.gov/vsa/Documents/avdapp.doc Word File] / [http://dhmh.maryland.gov/vsa/Documents/avdapp.pdf PDF] / [http://dhmh.maryland.gov/vsa/Documents/Formulario%20biling%C3%BCe%20-%20Certificado%20de%20Divorcio.pdf (Ingls / Espaol) - PDF]<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure. <br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
*'''Mailed in Request:''' You may receive your certificate in 3-4 weeks.<br />
*'''In Person:''' Same day service available<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
'''Maryland Vital Statistics Administration:''' You may obtain Reports of Divorce and Annulment of Marriage from the Maryland Vital Statistics Administration from January 1, 1992 to the present for $12. The Division can verify the names of the persons divorced, the type of divorce action, the county in which the divorce took place and the date of the decree. It cannot provide the official divorce decree or annulment of marriage, ''the copy of the actual Decree of Divorce and Annulment of Marriage can only be obtained from the Circuit Court that granted the decree.''<br />
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'''Ways to obtain verification of divorce record:''' You may send your request by mail, in person or online.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Full name of the husband <br />
*Full name of the wife <br />
*The month, day and year of the divorce <br />
*The county where the divorce was issued<br />
*Name and address of the applicant <br />
*Daytime Phone number<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
Following is a procedure on how you can obtain Reports of Divorce and Annulment of Marriage in Maryland.<br />
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