About Washington Vital Records

Washington vital records — births, deaths, marriages, and divorces — are administered by the Washington State Department of Health Center for Health Statistics under RCW 70.58. Certified copies can be ordered through doh.wa.gov/vitalrecords; births are restricted for 100 years and deaths for 50 years from the date of event.

Washington Vital Records

Statewide Records

Births | Archives
Official Free
Select Birth Records in the Record Series menu to search the Washington State Digital Archives ate 19th and early 20th century Washington birth records.
🌐 digitalarchives.wa.gov

County Records

Chelan County Obituaries
Official Free
Browse this fee based database from Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society by year for obituaries published in Chelan County between 1880 to 1923 and, 1926 to 2005.
🌐 wags-web.org
Clallam County Obituaries
Official Free
Provided by the Clallam County Genealogical Society. Search for Clallam County obituaries published from 1891 through 1970.
🌐 olypen.com
Clark County
Official Free
Clark County Auditor recorded documents, including birth, death, and marriage certificates.
🌐 clark.wa.gov
Marriages | Archives
Official Free
Choose Marriage Records in the Record Series menu to search the Washington State Digital Archives for Washington State marriage records by bride or groom name, marriage year or county.
🌐 digitalarchives.wa.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order a Washington birth certificate?

Order through the state Vital Records office linked under Statewide; expect 2–6 weeks by mail.

How long does a vital record stay confidential?

Birth records are typically restricted for 75–100 years; death records 25–50 years from event.

Who can request a certified copy?

Eligibility is generally limited to the person, immediate family, and legal representatives.

Can I order vital records online?

Most states offer expedited online orders via VitalChek; an extra processing fee applies.