Request Vaccine Records
The Vermont Immunization Registry is a secure database of immunization records. Individuals may request a copy of their vaccine records. Guardians of minors may also make a request. Refer to the step-by-step instructions below.
Step One: Verification
Prepare your verification materials.
If you are an adult 18 years or older, send us:
- picture of a photo ID (driver’s license or a passport)
- your date of birth
- your current name
- any other names you used in the past
If you are requesting records for a child under 18 years, send us:
- picture of your photo ID (driver’s license or a passport)
- the child's date of birth
- the child's name
- if the child is 18 or older, they need to request records for themselves.
Send images as a .jpg, .png, .pdf, or .gif. We cannot accept HEIC files. If you do not have images in these formats, print out your pictures and send them by mail.
Step Two: Submit Your Request
By Email: Emailing your materials and request to VaxRecordRequest@vermont.gov is the quickest way to send this information. Please have "Records Request" in the email subject line.
By Mail:
Mail requests to:
Vermont Dept. of Health
Immunization Registry
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8370
Step Three: Getting Your Records
Once we have verified the identity of the patient, we will send the record in an encrypted email, or by mail.
How to Navigate Encrypted Emails:
You cannot access encrypted emails on a smartphone.
When using a computer:
- click the "read message" text in the encrypted email.
- this will open a new tab in your browser, prompting you to log in to your email.
- then, you will receive a second email with a passcode, which you'll use to access your file.
- if you are not able to access your file, we can send you a copy in the mail if you provide us with your mailing address.
Many patients over the age of 30 may be missing vaccine records before 1995 in the system. The Immunization Registry went live in 2004, and some older records have not been entered.
Other ways to get vaccine records:
- You may try asking a previous health care provider you saw in Vermont. They may still have a paper record.
- You could also try contacting the school you last attended. Many schools require immunization histories.
- You may choose to speak with your primary care provider about other options and next steps.
Legal medical guardians may request vaccine records. These include guardians of minors and adults with medical decision-making powers. To do so, send us:
- a picture of the guardian's photo ID (driver’s license or a passport)
- documentation of guardianship
- the patient's date of birth
- the patient's name
Please note: licensed childcare providers and school nurses are not included here. They should visit the Immunization Registry page for direct access.
Vaccines are reported directly to the Immunization Registry from administering sites around Vermont. A patient may report a vaccine to their medical provider to enter into their system.
A vaccine record may take some time to make its way to the Immunization Registry. Our system will not allow for the addition of a pending vaccine: wait at least a week to check your record. If we still don’t see the vaccine then, we can contact the administering location to see if we can speed up the process. Just tell us when and where you got it.
The Vermont Department of Health is not providing new COVID-19 vaccine cards. Some pharmacies or other organizations offer replacement cards. Please check with the organization where you received your COVID vaccine.