Ridgefield Town Clerk

400 Main St
City of Ridgefield
County of Fairfield
State of Connecticut
203-431-2783

Local Office

The Ridgefield Town Clerk's Office issues certified copies of Fairfield birth certificates, Fairfield death certificates and Fairfield marriage records for events that occurred in Fairfield, Connecticut. You may order copies of Fairfield vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Connecticut state page for a full list of available offices.

About Ridgefield Town Clerk

Connecticut is the southernmost state in the New England region, bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south.

On January 9, 1788, Connecticut became the 5th U.S. state, making it one of the first territories to be admitted into the Union. The first 4 states that preceded it were Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Georgia.

Connecticut's population is 3,605,944, based on the 2020 census. Its most populous city is Bridgeport, and the capital is Hartford. Other major cities include Stamford, New Haven, and Waterbury. The main counties in Connecticut are Fairfield County, Hartford County, New Haven County, Litchfield County, and Middlesex County. 

The Connecticut Department of Public Health’s State Vital Records Office has been keeping vital records since July 1, 1897. These records include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ridgefield Town Clerk Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$20
Death Certificate State Fee$20
Marriage Certificate State Fee$20

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