Name of the Organization : Washington State Department of Health
Type of Facility : How to Order Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates
Country : United States of America
Website : https://www.doh.wa.gov/
How to Order Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates :
How to Order Certificates :
** Order certificates for a birth, death, marriage and divorce that took place in Washington State.
** Order an original (pre-adoption) birth certificate (mail only)
Related : Washington State Department of Health Check Application Status USA : www.statusin.org/23940.html
** Order certificates for a birth, death, marriage and divorce that took place in another state.
** Frequently asked questions about ordering certificates
** Order an heirloom birth certificate
** Request a record search ONLY
Order a Certificate Using Standard United States Postal Mail Services (USPS) :
| Ways to Order | Cost per Certificate* | How Long it Takes to Fill an Order | Quick Links and Information |
| 20.00 | Shipped within 4 weeks after payment is processed
Ship it faster |
Fill out the order form:
• Birth and death certificates • Marriage and divorce certificates |
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| Online | 31.50 | Shipped within 2 business days
Ship it faster |
Go to .vitalchek.com |
| Phone | 31.50 | Shipped next business day
Ship it faster |
Call 360-236-4313 Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Walk-In | 20.00 | Same day
Orders after 4:00 p.m. may be processed next business day |
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 101 Israel Road SE Tumwater, WA 98501 Driving directions |
** Certificates ordered online and by phone include $5 agency expedite charge and $6.50 processing fee.
** Incomplete or incorrect information may delay order.
Other Shipping Options :
| Ways to Order | Cost per Certificate | Add Shipping Charge | Shipping Options ** | Total Per Certificate | Quick Links and Information | |
| 20.00 | 18.30 | USPS Express Mail (can mail to Post Office box) | 38.30 | Fill out the order form:
• Birth and death certificates • Marriage and divorces certificates |
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| 15.00 | Next day FedEx in Continental United States | 35.00 | ||||
| 25.00 | 2 day FedEx Alaska/Hawaii/Canada/Mexico | 45.00 | ||||
| Orders shipped within one business day, once we receive the order. Shipping charges are per order, not per certificate. | ||||||
| Online | 31.50 | 18.50 | Next day UPS in Continental United States (No P.O. Boxes) | 50.00 | Go to .vitalchek.com | |
| 25.50 | 2 day UPS Alaska/Hawaii/Puerto Rico | 57.00 | ||||
| 26.50 | 2 day UPS Canada/Mexico | 58.00 | ||||
| 37.50 | 2 day UPS International | 69.00 | ||||
| Orders shipped within 2 business day. Shipping charges are per order, not per certificate. Adult signature required at time of delivery. | ||||||
| Phone | 31.50 | Same as online. Orders are shipped on same day if received before 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). |
Call 360-236-4313 Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |||
** Certificates ordered online and by phone include $5 agency expedite charge and $6.50 processing fee.
** Incomplete or incorrect information may delay order.
Birth Certificates :
** We have birth certificates for births taking place from July 1, 1907 to the present.
** If you want a certificate for a birth that took place before July 1, 1907
** If the birth took place in King, Pierce, and Spokane, contact the Washington State local health departments and districts.
** For all other counties please contact the county auditor’s office in the county where the event occurred.
Death Certificates :
** We have death certificates from July 1, 1907 to the present.
** If you want a certificate for a death that took place before July 1, 1907
** If the death took place in King, Pierce, and Spokane, contact the Washington State local health departments and districts.
** For all other counties please contact the county auditor’s office in the county where the event occurred.
Marriage Certificates :
** We have marriage certificates for marriages taking place from January 1, 1968 to the present.
** For marriages that took place in the last two months, obtain a certificate from the county auditor’s office where the marriage license was obtained.
Divorce Certificates :
** Divorce decrees are several page documents explaining the terms of the divorce.
** Divorce certificates are a one-page document stating two parties were divorced on a specific date.
** We have divorce certificates for divorces taking place from January 1, 1968 to the present.
** We do not have copies of divorce decrees.
** For divorces that took place in the last two months OR before January 1, 1968, or for copies of divorce decrees, contact the county clerk where the divorce was finalized