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

Cost of copy: $13.00

Address:
Department of Health
Center for Health Statistics
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507-9709

Remarks: Must have exact information for births. State office has had records since July 1907. For King, Pierce, and Spokane counties copies may also be obtained from county health departments. County Auditor of county of birth has registered births prior to July 1907.

Check or money order should be made payable to Department of Health. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (360) 236-4300. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the internet at Department of Health.

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Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy: $13.00

Address:
Department of Health
Center for Health Statistics
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507-9709

Remarks: State office has had records since January 1968.

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Event: Marriage (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: County Auditor in county where license was issued.

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Event: Divorce (State)

Cost of copy: $13.00

Address:
Department of Health
Center for Health Statistics
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507-9709

Remarks: State office has had records since January 1968.

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Event: Divorce (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: County Clerk in county where divorce was granted.