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Washington birth certificate copy fee: $25
Checked against the Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics page on 2026-10-19
$25first certified copy
Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statisticsstate office that issues it
This is what the Washington state vital records office charges for a certified copy of a birth certificate. The official fee wording:
Online: starts at $40.50 - $25 certificate fee, $8.50 VitalChek fee, $7 DOH processing fee. Mail: starts at $25.
Washington at a glance
| Cheapest way | Mail, starting at $25 |
|---|---|
| Fastest way | Online or phone, starting at $40.50, shipped in 3-7 business days |
| Mail time | 6-8 weeks after the order is received and paid |
Record types and their fees
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate fee | $25 |
Optional and added charges
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| VitalChek fee (online and phone) | $8.50 |
| DOH processing fee (online and phone) | $7 |
| Optional VitalChek identity authentication quiz | $3.00 |
Ways to order
| Method | What the state says |
|---|---|
| Online or phone | Starts at $40.50 ($25 certificate + $8.50 VitalChek + $7 DOH processing); $43.50 with the optional $3.00 quiz. Shipped within 3-7 business days of the department receiving the order from VitalChek. |
| Starts at $25. Shipped within 6-8 weeks of the department receiving the order and processing payment. |
Official sources
- https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record — online, phone and mail fee breakdown and shipping times (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.