Vital Records offered by Washington State Department of Health's Center for Health Statistics
Vital Records offered by Washington State Department of Health's Center for Health Statistics
Maintains records of births, deaths, marriages and divorces in Washington state. Birth certificate records are held from July 1, 1907, to the present. Death certificates are held from July 1, 1907, to three months before the present. Marriage certificates are held from Jan 1, 1968, to four months before the present. Divorce certificates are held from Jan 1, 1968, to four months before the present. For certificates outside of these dates, contact local county auditors or health departments.
Physical Address
101 Israel Road Southeast, Tumwater, WA 98501
Hours
M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
Voice
Application process
Go to the service counter and complete a form. Forms are also available on the website and can be ordered from the website. Individuals can also call in, mail or fax the order form.
Fee
Fees start at $25 per certificate. Additional costs for expedited delivery. Birth certificates are free for people experiencing homelessness if the request is submitted by a homeless service provider.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Agency info
Washington State Department of Health
Works to protect and improve the health of people in Washington state. Oversees the licensing of health professionals and health facilities across the state and investigates complaints. Provides statewide information on disease prevention, indoor air quality and beach safety. Operates the Tobacco Quitline, which provides support to individuals interested in stopping their tobacco use.