Part of District of Columbia vital records
Washington County, District of Columbia Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Washington County, District of Columbia: 1 office with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 1
- Offices
- District of Columbia
- State
- $29.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 2–4 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Washington County birth certificate
Washington County birth and death records are issued under District of Columbia 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 Washington County office listed below.
- By mail — to the District of Columbia state vital records office.
- Fee
- $23
- Processing
- Their website says ”Please allow 2-4 weeks for remote order processing time. Shipping times will vary based on shipping method selected by customer.”, but their application says “Processing time may take 7-10 business days”
- Who can request
- Attorneys, Children, Grandparents, Law Enforcement, Legal Guardian, Legal Representative
- ID required
- Department of State ID, Government Work ID, Law Enforcement ID, Passport
Offices in Washington County
Cities in Washington County
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.
Don't want to visit in person? Order a District of Columbia birth, death, or marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online.
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