Vital Records of Franklin County Vermont

General Information

Statewide vital registration in Vermont began in 1857, when the General Assembly passed legislation requiring towns to report all births, marriages, and deaths to the Secretary of State. Prior to that time, some towns kept such records in order to resolve questions concerning the distribution and inheritance of property.

Early Birth, Marriage and Death records may be requested from the town clerk of the town in which an event occurred. Please contact the specific clerk for current instructions and fees. See town page for contact information.

Vital Records. Birth, marriage, death, and divorce records are available for research through the State Archives as well.

State of Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services - Middlesex Complex Reference and Research.
Location: 1078 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT
Mailing Address: US Route 2, Middlesex, Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633 - 7601
Phone: (802) 828-3286

Records for events that occurred within the past five years are maintained by the Department of Health.

Vital Records Office
Vermont Department of Health
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402-0070
Phone: 802-863-7275, or 800-439-5008 (toll free in Vermont)
Email: [email protected]