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WHAT VITAL RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Virginia birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are available at all health departments within the West Piedmont Health District.<\/p>\n

WHO IS ENTITLED TO A VITAL RECORD?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Immediate family members only \u2013 parents, current spouse, adult children, siblings, and grandparents. Identification is required for all vital record requests. See the link below for acceptable identification.
\nVital Record ID Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

IS THERE A COST FOR A VITAL RECORD?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

APPLICATIONS FOR A VITAL RECORD:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Local Health Department Employees can search for vital records in person only, provided the applicant pays the $12.00 fee per certified copy. <\/em><\/p>\n

To apply for a record through the Office of Vital Records in Richmond, Virginia:<\/em>\u00a0https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vital-records\/applications-for-a-vital-record\/<\/a><\/span>
\nYou may apply online for a Virginia vital record using the link provided, but you must pay the search and copy fees online. The certificates will then be mailed to the address you provide.<\/p>\n

For Vital Records from Across America<\/em> (certificates originated outside of Virginia): https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/w2w\/index.htm<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

HOW CAN I GET A VITAL RECORD IN A HURRY?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Receiving your records from the VDH Vital Record office may take a few days. If you need your records faster, you can visit www.vitalchek.com<\/a> <\/span>or call 1.877.572.6333 (press option 2). Please note that there will be additional costs, and you will need a major credit card to use this service.<\/p>\n

FOR MORE INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You may contact the Office of Vital Records in Richmond, VA \u2013 804.662.6200<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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