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WASHINGTON STATE CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS


CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS
P O Box 9709
OLYMPIA, WA 98507-9709
General:
Information:
Fax:
360.236.4313
360.236.4300
360.352.2586

Available Certificates


WASHINGTON VITAL RECORDS
The Washington State Center for Health Statistics (Washington Vital Records) issues certified copies of Washington birth certificates, Washington death certificates, Washington marriage records and Washington divorce records for events that occurred within the State of Washington. You may order copies of Washington 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.



WASHINGTON BIRTH CERTIFICATES
The State of Washington issues only certified copies of Washington birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
The State of Washington is an open record state, which means that anyone may order copies of Washington birth certificates, as long as they can provide the required information.


WASHINGTON DEATH CERTIFICATES
The State of Washington issues certified copies of Washington death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
The State of Washington is an open record state, which means that anyone may order copies of Washington death certificates, as long as they can provide the information needed to locate the record.


WASHINGTON DIVORCE RECORDS
The State of Washington issues copies of Washington divorce records that can typically be used as proof of divorce and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
The State of Washington is an open record state, which means that anyone can order copies of Washington divorce records, as long as they can provide the information needed to locate the record.


WASHINGTON MARRIAGE RECORDS
Washington Vital Records issues copies of Washington marriage records that can typically be used as proof of marriage and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
The State of Washington is an open record state, which means that anyone can order copies of Washington marriage records, as long as they can provide the information needed to locate the record.




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BIRTH
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Washington from July 1, 1907 to present.

First Copy: 25.00   Additional Copies: 20.00


DEATH
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Washington from July 1, 1907 to present.

First Copy: 25.00   Additional Copies: 20.00


DIVORCE
A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the State of Washington from 1968 to present.

First Copy: 25.00   Additional Copies: 20.00


MARRIAGE
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of Washington from 1968 to present.

First Copy: 25.00   Additional Copies: 20.00



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 360.352.2586.

Fax Application


Order By Phone
To place your order by phone, please call 360.236.4313. 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.