Virginia Vital Records Information
(How to contact the Vital Records Department of Virginia)
Event: Birth or death

Cost of copy: $8.00

Address:
Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics
State Health Department
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000

Remarks: State office has had records from January 1853 to December 1896 and since June 14, 1912. Only the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk have records between 1896 and June 14, 1912.

Check or money order should be made payable to State Health Department. Personal checks are accepted. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (804) 225-5000. This is a recorded message.

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Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy: $8.00

Address:
Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics
State Health Department
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000

Remarks: Records since January 1853.

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Event: Marriage (county/city)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Clerk of Court in county or city where license was issued.

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Event: Divorce (State)

Cost of copy: $8.00

Address:
Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics
State Health Department
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000

Remarks: Records since January 1918.

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Event: Divorce (county/city)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Clerk of Court in county or city where divorce was granted.