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Virginia Public Records Search
Virginia Birth Certificates
Cost for copies: $10.00
Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000State office has records from January 1853 to December 1896 and since June 14, 1912. Only the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk have records between 1896 and June 14, 1912.
Personal check or money order should be made payable to State Health Department. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (804) 662-6200. This is a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.vdh.state.va.us.
Anyone requesting a vital record must submit a photocopy of their identification.
Virginia Death Certificates
Cost for copies: $10.00
Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000State office has records from January 1853 to December 1896 and since June 14, 1912. Only the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk have records between 1896 and June 14, 1912.
Personal check or money order should be made payable to State Health Department. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (804) 662-6200. This is a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.vdh.state.va.us.
Anyone requesting a vital record must submit a photocopy of their identification.
Virginia Marriage Certificates
Cost for copies: $10.00
Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000State office has records since January 1853. For prior records, contact the Clerk of Court in county or city where license was issued.
Virginia Divorce Records
Cost for copies: $10.00
Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000State office has records since January 1918. For prior records, contact the Clerk of Court in county or city where divorce was granted.
