Virginia vital records are available through several vital records.  Not all of these counties offer vital records, however.  It is recommended that you check with the county where the event took place to find out whether or not they offer Virginia vital records.  If they do not, they will be able to point you in the right direction for obtaining this information.  You may also use the state information below to locate Virginia birth certificates, Virginia death certificates, Virginia marriage licenses and Virginia divorce decrees.

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Information On Virginia’s Vital Records

How to Contact Virginia's Vital Records Offices by Life Event

Death or Birth Certificates

$8.00 per copy

Contact Information:
Virginia Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics
State Health Dept
Post Office Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218- 1000

The state office in Virginia carries vital records from January 1853- December 1896 and June 14, 1912.  Newport News, Hampton, and Norfolk are the only cities that have vital records between 1896 and June 14, 1912.

Please make your personal check or money order payable to State Health Department.  You can confirm the current fees by listening to the recorded message at (804) 225- 5000.

Virginia State Marriage Records Information

$8.00 per copy

Contact Information:
Virginia Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics
State Health Dept
Post Office Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218- 1000

The Virginia State Health Department carries records dating back to January of 1853.

Virginia County and City Marriage Records Information

Prices per copy varies

Contact the city or the Clerk of Court in the county where the license was originally granted.

Virginia State Divorce Records Information

$8.00 per copy

Contact Information:
Virginia Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics
State Health Dept
Post Office Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218- 1000

The Virginia State Health Department carries records dating back to January of 1918.

Virginia County or City Divorce Records Information

Price per copy varies

Contact the city or the Clerk of Court in the county where the license was originally granted.