WA death records

This page provides quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in the state of Washington.

For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the postal address (sometimes they are the same) for the main government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held.
Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

Center for Health Statistics
Department of Health
101 Israel Road SE
Tumwater, WA 98501

Ph : (360) 236-4313 or (360) 236-4312
fax: (360) 352-2586

Center for Health Statistics
Department of Health
PO Box 9709
Olympia WA 98507-9709

BIRTH CERTIFICATES
For records from July 1, 1907 to present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
For records from January 1, 1921 to present: order through local health departments.
For records before July 1, 1907 in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane: contact the local health department.
For all other counties for records before July 1, 1907: contact the county auditor.

DEATH CERTIFICATES
For recent records, in the current or previous month, please contact the Local Health Department where the event occurred.
July 1, 1907 to 2 months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
For records before July 1, 1907: contact the Research Office of the Washington State Archives (see below).

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
For recent marriage certificates from the last 4 months: contact the county auditor where the license was filed.
For certificates from January 1, 1968 to four months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics
For certificates before January 1, 1968: contact the county auditor where the license was obtained.

DIVORCE CERTIFICATES
For recent divorce certificates from the last four months: contact the county clerk where the event was filed.
For certificates from January 1, 1968 to four months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
For certificates before January 1, 1968: contact the county clerk where the event occurred.

STATE GOVERNMENT ARCHIVES
PO Box 40238
Olympia, Washington 98504-0238

Telephone: (360) 586-1492