Virginia Birth Certificates From Virginia Division of Vital Records
Virginia Birth Certificate Types
Certified Birth Certificate - Certified copies of birth certificates that may be used for practically all legal purposes, including proof of citizenship, school enrollment, personal identification, passports, social security, and employment. Birth records are available for births that occurred from June 1, 1912 to present.
Certified Birth Certificate
Who Can Receive A Copy?
Virginia is a closed record state, meaning birth certificates are not part of public records. This means only the following individuals may secure a certified copy of a birth certificate after filling out the forms, paying the appropriate fees, and providing the necessary legal documents and identification:
Virginia Vital Records Agency Information
Virginia Division of Vital Records
The Virginia Division of Vital Records keeps records and issues certificates of vital events, such as birth, death, and marriage. Birth records are available for births that occurred since June 1, 1912.
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Virginia Birth Certificates
The Virginia Division of Vital Records issues certified copies of birth certificates, typically acceptable for most legal purposes, including proof of citizenship, school enrollment, personal identification, passports, social security, and employment.
Visit the Virginia Division of Vital Records’ official page for more information.
