Welcome to the Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics. We receive an average of 30,000 calls a month to the Vital Records Information Line. In addition, 9,000 people stop by our office each month requesting certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. We house over 7 million records detailing this information for the citizens of Virginia. You can place a call with one of our Customer Service Representatives by dialing 804-662-6200.
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Division of Vital Records
NOTE: Effective 5/1/04 our office will be open on Saturdays, 8 - Noon.
NOTE: 2008 Saturday and Holidays Closings Calendar
Walk-in—Same day service is available to walk-in customers. This is the fastest way to obtain a birth certificate. When you arrive, you will complete an application, pay the $12 required fee, and show the processing clerk a valid photo I.D. Full instructions>>
VitalChek Network—Obtain a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate within 2-5 days through state Express Services. A service charge of $49.25 must be paid by credit card. Full instructions>>
Mail—Turn around is estimated at 2 to 4 weeks from the day the request is received. However, people are urged to allow sufficient time for delivery for all birth records. Mail a check or money order of $12.00 for each certificate. Full instructions>>
VDH, Office of Vital Records
and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, Virginia
23218-1000
Street Address:
The Shops at Willow Lawn
1601 Willow Lawn Drive
Suite 275
Richmond, VA 23220
Information Line: (804) 662-6200