Free Copy of Vital Records

One copy of marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates required in connection with claims before the Federal Government may be acquired free of charge from the appropriate source. Call the local office of the clerk of the Circuit Court (marriage and divorce) or the Bureau of Vital Statistics, 800-832-3277 or 410-764-3038.

MD Annotated Code – Health – General, Title 4, Subtitle 2, Paragraph 6.
§ 4-217(c)(6). Copies of birth, death, fetal death, or marriage certificates; commemorative birth certificates

(6) The Department may not collect a fee for a copy of a vital record issued to

(i)   A current or former member of the armed forces of the United States; or
(ii)   The 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.