WHAT VITAL RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE?
Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates are available at all health departments within West Piedmont Health District.
WHO IS ENTITLED TO A VITAL RECORD?
Immediate family members only – parents, current spouse, adult children, siblings and grandparents. Identification is required for all vital record requests. See the link below for acceptable identification.
Vital Record ID Requirements
IS THERE A COST FOR A VITAL RECORD?
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.
APPLICATIONS FOR A VITAL RECORD:
For Virginia: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/
You may also apply online for a Virginia vital record using this link.
Vital Records Across America (certificates originated outside of Virginia): https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm
HOW CAN I GET A VITAL RECORD ONLINE OR IF I AM OUT OF STATE?
Visit www.vitalchek.com or call 1.877.572.6333 (press option 2). You will need a major credit card to use this service.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call 276-638-2311. West Piedmont Health District is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
You may also contact Division of Vital Records, in Richmond, VA – 804.662.6200