Important Notice: New 2021 Washington State Vital Records Law
As of January 1, 2021, only individuals with specific relationships to the person on the record being requested can lawfully receive a birth and death records. Qualifying relationships include spouse/domestic partner, child, sibling, parent, grandparent and legal representative, among others (See a complete list in the Q & A section below). Identity and proof of relationship documentation must accompany all applications.
To ensure orders are received quickly, place certificate orders online at www.vitalchek.com.
Online & Mail Order
Important Notice: New 2021 Washington State Vital Records Laws
As of January 1, 2021, only individuals with specific relationships to the person on the record being requested can lawfully receive a birth and death records. Qualifying relationships include spouse/domestic partner, child, sibling, parent, grandparent and legal representative, among others (See a complete list in the Q & A section below). Identity and proof of relationship documentation must accompany all applications.
How to Order Birth and Death Certificates from Clark County Vital Records
Vitalchek
Online Orders: www.vitalchek.com
Phone Orders: 1-866-687-1464
For mail in orders: Birth certificate application (English) (Spanish); Death certificate application (English) (Spanish)
Mailing Address:
Clark County Vital Records
PO Box 9825
Vancouver, WA 98666-8825
Payment Options: (Under RCW 70.58a all orders are non-refundable)
- Mail: Check or Money Order
- Online: Most Credit Cards / Debit Cards
- Phone Order: Most Credit Cards / Debit Cards
- In Person: Cash, Visa & Mastercard
Fees:
- $25.00 Each Certificate
- $11.50 VitalChek Fee
- $10.00 Per Order Fee
Shipping:
- $5.00 U.S. Mail
- $15.00 UPS 3 day (only deliverable at street address)
- $40.00 UPS Next Business Day (only deliverable at street address)
Processing Times for Clark County Vital Records
- Orders containing all the required information and documentation are printed and shipped within 3 business days.
- Shipping for U.S. Mail orders take between 7-14 business days depending on distance and season.
- Orders that do not contain all required information and documentation will be held for 30 days. If the information is not received, Clark County Vital Records will cancel the order.
Orders Establishing Parentage
If the birth record is waiting for an acknowledgment of parentage to be filed, do not place your order until you receive a letter from Washington State Vital Records stating that the paperwork is filed, and the record is released for print. Please note processing times for Washington State Vital Records for parentage forms is currently 4 – 6 weeks once documentation is received.
FAQ: 2021 Vital Records Law Changes
Important notice: Clark County Public Health has received an increased number of calls about third party vendors selling birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. These companies charge customers high fees to “process” or “help apply” for certificates issued from State of Washington or Local Health Departments. VitalChek.com is the ONLY third party vendor that consumers can use to obtain state issued documents. If you have ordered through one of these third party companies and would like to file a consumer complaint, visit the Washington State Attorney General Consumer Protection Division. |
Birth: 1907 - present
Death: 2002 - present (Most certificates for deaths that occurred in the State of Washington, from 2016 to present, may be available electronically.)
Funeral Homes: please visit our new page for information on the online ordering system.
Related links & information
For a death prior to 2002, contact Washington State Vital Records at 360.236.4300.
Information about Oregon certificates can be found at the Oregon Center for Health Statistics or by calling 503.731.4095.
Not born in Washington or Oregon, contact the state or county where you were born for ordering information.