Vital Records

Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates are available at all health departments.

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

Cost

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: 

For Virginia: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/

You may also apply online for a Virginia vital record.
Vital Records Across America (certificates originated outside of Virginia): https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm
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)-766-9853. Pittsylvania-Danville 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

Last Updated: March 30, 2026