Washington Birth Certificates From Washington Center for Health Statistics
Washington 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 July 1, 1907 to present.
- Non-certified Birth Certificates - Non-certified copies of birth certificates are not printed on certified paper with security features, making them inadequate for legal purposes. It contains a watermark stating, “Cannot be used for legal purposes. Informational only.”
Certified Birth Certificate
Non-certified Birth Certificate
Who can order?
Washington 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:
Washington Vital Records Agency Information
Washington Center for Health Statistics
The Washington Center for Health Statistics keeps records and issues certificates of vital events, such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce. Birth records are available for births that occurred since July 1, 1907.
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Washington Birth Certificates
The Washington Center for Health Statistics 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 Washington Center for Health Statistics’ official page for more information.
