WHAT VITAL RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE?
Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates are available for purchase at any local health district, pick up same day in most cases.
WHO IS ENTITLED TO A VITAL RECORD?
Immediate family members only – parents, current spouse, adult children, siblings and grandparents. Identification is required for all vital record requests. See the link below for acceptable identification.
Vital Record ID Requirements
IS THERE A COST FOR A VITAL RECORD?
There is a $12.00 fee per certified copy of a vital record or for the search of a record when no certificate can be located or printed. We accept cash, check or credit card.
APPLICATIONS FOR A VITAL RECORD:
HOW CAN I GET A VITAL RECORD ONLINE OR IF I AM OUT OF STATE?
Visit www.vitalchek.com or call 1.877.572.6333 (press option 2). You will need a major credit card to use this service.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call 434.477.5900 (press option 6). Central Virginia Health District is open from 8:15am to 4:45pm Monday-Friday
You may also contact Division of Vital Records, in Richmond, VA – 804.662.6200