Vital Records

Customers may request copies of birth, death, marriage and/or divorce certificates by submitting a completed application for a vital record at the front desk of your local health department. Acceptable applications must include the following:

  • Requester’s signature.

  • Legible photocopy of the requester’s ID.

  • Fee of $12 for each requested copy by check, money order, payment card, mobile pay, or cash. Checks and Money Orders should be completed, signed, and made payable to the health department.

For more information or to request a certificate online,
please visit Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records webpage.