Center for Health Statistics

CHS Site Directory:

• Home
• Order Certificates
  • Walk-In Same Day Service
  • Mail-In
  • Phone or Fax
  • Heirloom Birth Certificates
  • Order Certificates via the Internet
• About CHS
• Abortion/Pregnancy
• Birth
• BRFSS (Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System)
• Death
• Divorce
• Fetal Death
• Infant Death
• Marriage
• Publications
• VistaPHw
• Washington Laws
• Hospital Data

Questions or Additional Information:

• Call (360) 236-4300
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How to Order Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Certificates

Birth Certificates

• For records from July 1, 1907 to present: you can order through the Center for Health Statistics.
• For records from January 1, 1927 to present: you can order through local health departments.
• For records before July 1, 1907 in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Walla Walla and Whatcom: contact the local health department.
• For all other counties for records before July 1, 1907: contact the county auditor.

Death Certificates

• For recent records, in the last 3 months, please contact the Local Health Department where the event occurred.
• July 1, 1907 to 3 months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
• For records before July 1, 1907 please contact the county auditor where the event occurred.

Marriage Certificates

• For recent marriage certificates from the last 4 months: contact the county auditor where the license was filed.
• For certificates from January 1, 1968 to four months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics
• For certificates before January 1, 1968: contact the county auditor where the license was obtained.

Divorce Certificates

• For recent divorce certificates from the last four months: contact the county clerk where the event was filed.
• For certificates from January 1, 1968 to four months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
• For certificates before January 1, 1968: contact the county clerk where the event occurred.

Ordering Certified Copies of Birth, Death, Marriage or Divorce Certificates through the Center for Health Statistics

• Walk-In Same Day Service
• Mail-In
• Phone-Fax

Ordering Certified Copies through the Internet using a Major Credit Card

• Ordering via Internet

Ordering Birth Certified Copies 1927 to Present through Local Health Departments

• Local Health Departments