State vital records · DOH-CHS
Washington Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Washington — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Washington · 72 offices
- 72
- Offices listed
- 46
- Counties covered
- $25.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 8–10 weeks
- Avg. processing
At a glance
Washington Department of Health - Center for Health Statistics (DOH-CHS)
- Address
- Washington State Department of Health Center for Health Statistics Town Center 2 111 Israel Road SE Tumwater, WA 98501 (by appointment only)
- Mailing
- Center for Health Statistics Department of Health PO Box 9709 Olympia, WA 98507
- Phone
- (360) 236-4300
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Public access to office is by appointment only, but phone service is available 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Washington Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available - $15 or $26.35
- Processing time
- 1-3 weeks
- Rush processing
- For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available With vitalchek, 3-7 business days
Who can request
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Court Officials
- Domestic Partner
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Great Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
- Step Children
- Step-Parents
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Name
- Place of Birth
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Armed Services ID
- B1/B2 Visa Border Crossing Card
- Bureau of Indian Affairs ID
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Consulate Card
- Driver's License
- Immigration Service ID
- Learner Permit
- NEXUS/SENTRI/FAST Border Crossing Card
- Naturalization Papers
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- REAL ID
- Re-Entry Permit
- Refugee Travel Document
- State EDL
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Merchant Mariner Card
- US Passport Card
Secondary ID
- Auto Insurance
- Bank Statement
- Corrections Department Papers
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Court Order of Adoption
- DSHS Benefits Letter
- Expired Primary ID
- Food Stamp
- Government Work ID
- Individual Tax Number
- Letter Attesting Residence in Alternative Housing
- Letter form DCYF Children Administration
- Letter from Government Agency
- Medical ID
- Medicare Card
- Military Discharge
- Military ID
- Order of Dependency
- Pay Stub
- Personal Check with Address
- Pre/Post Natal Care Records
- Professional License
- Proof of Home Ownership
- Proof of Mooring a Boat
- Saving Account Passbook
- School Records
- Social Security Card
- State Fishing License
- State Hunting License
- State Police Employee Card
- State Vehicle Registration
- Transportation Worker ID
- Tribal ID
- US Selective Service Card
- Unemployment ID
- Union Membership Card
- Utility Bill
- Veteran Affairs Card
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
- Ward of Court Decree
- Weapon Permit
- Welfare ID
- Work ID
Washington Death Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available - $15 or $26.35
- Processing time
- 1-3 weeks
- Rush processing
- For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available With vitalchek, 3-7 business days
Who can request
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Court Officials
- Domestic Partner
- Funeral Director
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Great Grandparents
- Heir
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouse
- Step Children
- Step-Parents
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Place of Birth
- Place of Death
- Spouse Name
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Armed Services ID
- B1/B2 Visa Border Crossing Card
- Bureau of Indian Affairs ID
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Consulate Card
- Driver's License
- Immigration Service ID
- Learner Permit
- NEXUS/SENTRI/FAST Border Crossing Card
- Naturalization Papers
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- REAL ID
- Re-Entry Permit
- Refugee Travel Document
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Merchant Mariner Card
Secondary ID
- Auto Insurance
- Bank Statement
- Corrections Department Papers
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Court Order of Adoption
- DSHS Benefits Letter
- Expired Primary ID
- Food Stamp
- Government Work ID
- Individual Tax Number
- Letter Attesting Residence in Alternative Housing
- Letter form DCYF Children Administration
- Letter from Government Agency
- Medical ID
- Medicare Card
- Military Discharge
- Military ID
- Order of Dependency
- Pay Stub
- Personal Check with Address
- Pre/Post Natal Care Records
- Professional License
- Proof of Home Ownership
- Proof of Mooring a Boat
- Saving Account Passbook
- School Records
- Social Security Card
- State Fishing License
- State Hunting License
- State Police Employee Card
- State Vehicle Registration
- Student Body Card
- Transportation Worker ID
- Tribal ID
- US Selective Service Card
- Unemployment ID
- Union Membership Card
- Utility Bill
- Veteran Affairs Card
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
- Ward of Court Decree
- Weapon Permit
- Welfare ID
- Work ID
Washington Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available - $15 or $26.35
- Processing time
- 1-3 weeks
- Rush processing
- For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available With vitalchek, 3-7 business days
Who can request
- Not Restricted
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Mailing Address
- Place where License Was Issued
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
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All counties (46)
- Adams County2
- Asotin County2
- Benton County1
- Bremerton County1
- Chelan County1
- Clallam County2
- Clark County2
- Columbia County1
- Cowlitz County2
- Douglas County1
- East Wenatchee County1
- Ferry County1
- Franklin County1
- Garfield County2
- Grant County2
- Grays Harbor County2
- Island County1
- Jefferson County2
- Kennewick County1
- King County1
- Kitsap County1
- Kittitas County2
- Klickitat County2
- Lewis County2
- Lincoln County2
- Mason County2
- Northeast Tri- County1
- Okanogan County2
- Pacific County2
- Pend Oreille County1
- Pierce County1
- Public Health - Seattle and King County1
- San Juan County2
- Seattle King County1
- Skagit County2
- Skamania County2
- Snohomish County1
- Spokane County2
- Stevens County1
- Tacoma-Pierce County1
- Thurston County2
- Wahkiakum County2
- Walla Walla County2
- Whatcom County2
- Whitman County2
- Yakima County2
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Washington Secretary of State
- Phone
- (360)725-0344 select option 1
- Mailing
- Corporations Division Apostille and Certificate Program PO Box 40228 Olympia, WA 98504
- Walk-in
- Corporations Division Apostille and Certificate Program 801 Capitol Way South Olympia, WA 98501
- Details
- To obtain an apostille you must send the following information: Original unaltered certified copy of state department or county court issued document or personal document item notarized by a Washington state notary with a full notarial certificate. (please refer to RCW 42.45) Fee is $15.00 per document (a document can be more than one page). Make check or money order payable in U.S. dollars (USD) to: Secretary of State Apostille Authentication Request Form (Renamed) which includes: name of the country requesting documents, daytime phone number and email address, information on where the documents should be mailed
Washington vital records FAQs
How much does a Washington birth certificate cost?
The fee is $25.
How long does a Washington birth certificate take?
1-3 weeks
How much does a Washington death certificate cost?
The fee is $25.
How long does a Washington death certificate take?
1-3 weeks
How much does a Washington marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $25.
How long does a Washington marriage certificate take?
1-3 weeks
Where do I get a birth certificate in Washington?
Washington birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 72 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a Washington birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Washington Public Records Act (PRA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.