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WEST VIRGINIA VITAL REGISTRATION


350 CAPITAL ST
ROOM 165
CHARLESTON, WV 25301
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877.448.3953
304.558.2931
866.870.8723

Death Certificates


WEST VIRGINIA VITAL RECORDS
The West Virginia Division of Vital Records (West Virginia Vital Records) issues certified copies of West Virginia birth certificates, West Virginia death certificates, West Virginia marriage records and West Virginia divorce records for events that occurred in the State of West Virginia. You may order copies of West Virginia 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.



WEST VIRGINIA DEATH CERTIFICATES
West Virginia Vital Records issues copies of West Virginia death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Copies of West Virginia death certificates are only issued to the next of kin or to persons with a legal right to the certificate.




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DEATH CERTIFICATE (RUSH)
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 West Virginia from 1917 to present.

Important Note - certificate fee includes an additional $5.00 for rush processing and can be ordered via fax only. Your request will be processed within 24 hours of receipt of fax.

First Copy: 22.00   Additional Copies: 12.00


DEATH CERTIFICATE
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 West Virginia from 1917 to present.

First Copy: 17.00   Additional Copies: 12.00



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 866.870.8723.

Birth Expedite Fax Application

Birth Rush Fax Application

Death Expedite Fax Application

Death Rush Fax Application

Marriage Expedite Fax Application

Marriage Rush Fax Application



Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.