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Seattle King County, Washington Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Seattle King County, Washington: 1 office with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 1
- Offices
- Washington
- State
- $25.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 8–10 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Seattle King County birth certificate
Seattle 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 Seattle 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
Offices in Seattle King County
Cities in Seattle King County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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