Washington Death Certificate

A certified Washington death certificate costs $25.00 ($25), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $25. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $25.00 and $35.00.

Standard processing is 1-3 weeks. Expedited service: For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available With vitalchek, 3-7 business days (For mail-in requests, only expedited shipping is available - $15 or $26.35). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

29 Washington offices across 29 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Washington Department of Health - Center for Health Statistics), or order online.

Washington issues certified copies to: 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.

Accepted primary 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. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: 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.

Yes. Prepare and submit your Washington death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.