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PUBLIC HEALTH - TACOMA AND PIERCE COUNTY


VITAL RECORDS OFFICE
3701 PACIFIC AVE., SUITE 100
TACOMA, WA 98418
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253.798.6418
253.798.6413
253.798.6560

Death Certificates


TACOMA - PIERCE COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Pierce County Vital Records Office (Pierce County Vital Records) issues certified copies of Tacoma - Pierce County birth certificates and Tacoma - Pierce County death certificates, for events which occurred within Pierce County. Marriage certificates may be obtained from the Pierce County Auditor's Office. You may order copies of Tacoma - Pierce County 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.



TACOMA - PIERCE COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATES
Pierce County Vital Records issues certified copies of Tacoma - Pierce County death certificates of individuals who died within Pierce County, which can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
The State of Washington is an open record state, which means that anyone may order copies of Tacoma - Pierce County death certificates, as long as they can provide the information needed to locate the record. This includes all Washington deaths from 1930 to the present.




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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 in Tacoma, Pierce County from 1907 to present.

First Copy: 20.00   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 253.798.6560.



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