The Vital Records department of the Alleghany Health District is open each day Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For any questions or further information, call the Alleghany/Covington Health Department at (540) 962-2173. The following is a description of the services provided:
Death Certificates
Death Certificates are processed for all deaths occurring in the City of Roanoke. The original death certificate is sent to the Division of Vital Records in Richmond with the copy remaining on file at the health department for a period of 3 years. Certified copies of death certificates can be obtained by .persons authorized to receive a copy by completing an application and paying a processing fee of $10.00 per copy.
Birth Certificates
All births are electronically submitted to the Department of Vital Records in Richmond from the Hospital where the birth occurred. NO BIRTH CERTIFICATES ARE KEPT ON FILE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. Certified copies of birth certificates can be received by mail, by VITALCHEK system and by walk-in requests to the Division of Vital Records, Willow Lawn Mall, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 275 in Richmond.
By Mail
Certified copies of birth certificates may be obtained by picking up an application at the local health department, completing, and mailing to: Division of Vital Records, P. O. Box 1000, Richmond VA 23218-1000. You will need to enclose a chek or money order for $10.00 for each copy requested.
By VITALCHEK System
The VITALCHEK system addresses requests for certified copies of birth certificates that are immediate. This service allows a customer to charge fees for the certificate(s) and overnight express service to his/her credit card. Credit cards accepted are Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
Delivery is via Federal Express A.M. and P.M. service, Saturday delivery, Federal Express C.O.D., and regular mail.
The telephone number is 1 (877) 572-6333, option 1. The FAX number is (804)644-2550.
By Walk-in Requests
The Division of Vital Records is located in The Shops at Willow Law, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 275, Richmond, VA. The public is invited , if they so desire, to go to the main office, complete an application and receive a copy of their birth certificate on demand. Call (804) 662-6200 for office hours and directions.
Home Births
Births occurring in the home in the City of Roanoke must be registered within seven days at the local health department.. For the protection of the child and parents, be prepared to furnish proof of pregnancy and photo identification. If married, both biological parents must be present to sign the registration form.
Acknowledgement of Paternity
This form (VS22) is available at the local health departments. If the biological parents are not married at the time of the birth of their child, in order for the father’s name to appear on the child’s birth certificate, this form must be completed. Both parents must complete and sign before a notary public. The form is then mailed to Division of Vital Records in Richmond .
The Division of Vital Records Web page may be accessed to download forms and for more information.
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vitalrecords/
Comments or questions concerning this web page should be sent to: roanokeweb@vdh.virginia.gov