Corinth, ME · Penobscot County
Application to Correct a Vital Record
Maine’s VS-7 form lets a person request correction of a birth, marriage, or death record by identifying the event, incorrect information, and the correction requested.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request a correction to a Maine birth, marriage, or death record. It asks for the person’s name as it appears on the record, event details, the incorrect and corrected information, and sworn signatures; a personal affidavit section also asks for the signer’s relationship to the applicant. The form identifies the Maine CDC and State Registrar for vital-records processing, and includes a section reserved for state use.
Who needs it
A person seeking to correct a Maine birth, marriage, or death record, along with anyone completing the form’s personal affidavit section, may need to submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks for the applicant’s signature and the personal affidavit signer; each signer must sign before a notary public or municipal clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Maine’s VS-7 Application to Correct a Vital Record.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Enter the event details, record information, requested correction, and personal affidavit details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant and personal affidavit sections during the remote notary session.
- 5
Submit the Form
Send the completed application and required documentation to the Maine CDC as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Corinth. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get my vital record correction application notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant and personal affidavit sections during the video session, and submit the completed application to the Maine CDC as directed.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says applicant signatures must be notarized and includes subscribed-and-sworn blocks for the applicant and personal affidavit signer.
- Can I use an online notary for this Maine form?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915. Check the form’s submission instructions if you have questions about acceptance.
- Where should I ask if I am unsure where to submit the form?
- The form identifies the Maine CDC and State Registrar for vital-records processing. For questions about local handling, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.