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Virginia birth certificate copy fee: $15
Checked against the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records page on 2026-10-19
This is what the Virginia state vital records office charges for a certified copy of a birth certificate. The official fee wording:
The Code of Virginia requires a cost of $15.00 per certificate/search. There is no refund if the certificate is not found.
Virginia at a glance
| Per certificate | $15.00, set by the Code of Virginia |
|---|---|
| No record found | No refund; a "No Record" letter is issued |
| Online vs mail | 5 vs 8 business days |
| Eligibility | Immediate family only |
Record types and their fees
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate or search | $15.00 |
| Amendment administration fee | $10.00 |
| Amended certificate with one copy | $25.00 total |
| Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth | No cost |
Who can order a certified copy
Immediate family only: mother, father, current spouse, child, brother, sister and grandparents, with valid ID. Aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws cannot obtain a vital record. Birth records become public 100 years after the event.
Processing time: Complete paper applications by mail: 8 business days from receipt. Online applications: 5 business days from submission. Certificates go by First Class Mail without tracking.
Official sources
- https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions/ — fee, refund rule, amendment fee, eligibility (checked 2026-10-19)
- https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/ — processing times, stillbirth exception (checked 2026-10-19)
General information copied from the official page, not legal advice. Fees change; if the state page shows a different amount, the state page is correct — please tell us.