How much is a King County birth certificate?

A certified Washington birth certificate is $25. County offices in King County issue records at the same state fee.

Where do I get a birth certificate in King County, Washington?

Request one in person at a King County clerk or health department office, by mail to the Washington state vital records office, or order online through our partner to skip the visit.

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King County Birth Certificate & Vital Records

Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in King County, Washington: 1 office with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.

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Offices: Washington
State: $25.00
Birth cert. fee: 8–10 weeks
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How to get a King County birth certificate

King County birth and death records are issued under Washington state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:

Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
In person — at a King County office listed below.
By mail — to the Washington state vital records office.

Fee: $25
Processing: 1-3 weeks
Who can request: Authorized Agent, Children, Court Officials, Domestic Partner, Government Agency, Grandchildren
ID required: Alien Registration Receipt, Armed Services ID, B1/B2 Visa Border Crossing Card, Bureau of Indian Affairs ID

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Offices in King County

KING COUNTY VITAL STATISTICS201 S Jackson Street, Suite 220, Seatle, Washington · (206) 837-0719 or toll-free at 1-800-325-6165, ext. 6-4768

Cities in King County

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