{"id":121,"date":"2016-11-14T19:38:56","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T19:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2026-02-27T09:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:38:31","slug":"vital-medical-records","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/vital-medical-records\/","title":{"rendered":"Vital Records"},"content":{"rendered":"
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      Vital Records<\/h2>\n

      The Richmond City Health Department Vital Records Office records deaths and issues death, birth, marriage, and divorce certificates for Richmond City residents. The cost for certificates is $12 per copy. If you are not a Richmond City resident, please contact the Vital Records Office in your Local Health District<\/a>. Visit Henrico County\u2019s Vital Records Division web page.<\/a><\/p>\n

      Birth, Marriage, and Divorce certificates are also available from the VDH Office of Vital Records<\/a>. Changes to Vital Records can only be made at this office or through this online system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      VDH Office of Vital Records<\/strong><\/a>
      \n8701 Park Central Dr, Suite 100
      \nRichmond, VA 23227
      \nHours: Monday\u2013Friday, 7:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.
      \nCall Center: 804-662-6200<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      CONTACT<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Vital Records Department
      \nRoom 126
      \n400 East Cary Street
      \nRichmond, VA 23219<\/p>\n

      Monday - Friday
      \n8 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

      804-205-3911<\/p>\n

      FAX: 804-786-9007<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      <\/a>REQUEST VITAL RECORDS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

      How to Apply for a Vital Record by fax or mail<\/h2>\n

      Download and fill out the correct form linked below.
      \nFAX<\/strong> the completed form along with a copy of an       acceptable form of personal ID<\/a> to our office fax number: 804-786-9007, or mail to our Cary Street address.<\/p>\n