How To Order Vital Records In Washington

Birth

Event: Birth

Cost of copy: $25.00

Address:
Center for Health Statistics
Department of Health
PO Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507

Remarks: The state vital records office has records from July 1, 1907, to present. You must complete the following steps to request and receive a birth certificate:

• Submit an application with the following information:
  • name on the record;
  • date of birth;
  • place of birth (city or county);
  • mother’s maiden name; and
  • father’s name if listed.
• Provide valid government identification or alternate identification.
• Provide documentation to prove your qualifying relationship.
• Pay for the certificate.
  • Fees start at $25 per certificate.
  • Make a personal check or money order payable to Department of Health.

For more information about ordering or to place an order online, visit Ordering a Vital Record | Washington State Department of Health. The Center for Health Statistics telephone number is (360) 236-4300.

Death

Event: Death

Cost of copy: $25.00

Address:
Center for Health Statistics
Department of Health
PO Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507

Remarks: The state vital records office has records from July 1, 1907, to 2 months before present date. You must complete the following steps to request and receive a death certificate:

• Submit an application with the following information:
  • name on the record;
  • place of death (city or county); and
  • approximate date of death.
• Provide valid government identification or alternate identification.
• Provide documentation to prove your qualifying relationship.
• Pay for the certificate.
  • Fees start at $25 per certificate.
  • Make a personal check or money order payable to Department of Health.

For more information about ordering or to place an order online, visit Ordering a Vital Record | Washington State Department of Health. The Center for Health Statistics telephone number is (360) 236-4300.

Marriage

Event: Marriage

Cost of copy: $25.00

Address:
Center for Health Statistics
Department of Health
PO Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507

Remarks: The state vital records office has records from January 1968 to present. You must complete the following steps to request and receive a marriage certificate:

• Submit an application with the following information:
  • First and last name of one of the persons on the record.
  • Approximate date the event occurred (month, day, year).
  • County where you obtained your marriage license paperwork from the Auditor’s Office.
• Pay for the certificate.
  • Fees start at $25 per certificate.
  • Make a personal check or money order payable to Department of Health.

For more information about ordering or to place an order online, visit Ordering a Vital Record | Washington State Department of Health. The Center for Health Statistics telephone number is (360) 236-4300.

Divorce

Event: Divorce

Cost of copy: $25.00

Address:
Center for Health Statistics
Department of Health
PO Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507

Remarks: The state vital records office has records from January 1968 to present. You must complete the following steps to request and receive a marriage certificate:

• Submit an application with the following information:
  • First and last name of one of the persons on the record.
  • Approximate date the event occurred (month, day, year).
  • County where the court finalized the divorce.
• Pay for the certificate.
  • Fees start at $25 per certificate.
  • Make a personal check or money order payable to Department of Health.

For more information about ordering or to place an order online, visit Ordering a Vital Record | Washington State Department of Health. The Center for Health Statistics telephone number is (360) 236-4300.