D.C. VITAL RECORDS
The District of Columbia Division of Vital Records (D.C. Vital Records) issues certified copies of D.C. birth certificates and D.C. death certificates for events which occurred within the District of Columbia. You may order copies of D.C. vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
D.C. BIRTH CERTIFICATES
D.C. Vital Records issues only certified copies of D.C. birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of D.C. birth certificates for yourself, your child, your mother or father, your current spouse, or an adult sibling. Legal guardians and legal representatives must submit proof of entitlement. Entitlement documentation should be faxed to 202.783.0136, upon completion of your online order.
D.C. DEATH CERTIFICATES
D.C. Vital Records issues only certified copies of D.C. death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Access to copies of D.C. death certificates is restricted to the decedent's spouse at the time of death, adult child, mother, father or adult sibling. Legal guardians and legal representatives must submit proof of entitlement. Entitlement documentation should be faxed to 202.783.0136, upon completion of your online order.
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D.C. VITAL RECORDS site
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 877.553.2119.
Order By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 877.572.6332. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.