Vital Records

Where to Find A Certificate

BIRTH CERTIFICATES A Washington State Birth Certificate can be obtained from: any County in Washington State or the Washington Department of Health (DOH) For records from July 1, 1907 to present: you can order through the: Center for Health Statistics http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/CHS/Cert.htm For records from January 1, 1920 to present: you can order through: Walla Walla County Health Department 509.524.2650 For records before July 1, 1907 in Walla Walla County you need to contact the: Washington Eastern Regional Archives Office http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives_eastern.aspx

DEATH CERTIFICATES For recent records, in the current month, please contact us at  509.524.2650. For records dated July 1, 1907 to 1 month before the present: order through the: Center for Health Statistics http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/CHS/Cert.htm For records dated before July 1, 1907 please contact: Washington Eastern Regional Archives Office http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives_eastern.aspx

MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE CERTIFICATES For Marriage and Divorce certificates contact the: Walla Walla County Clerk's Office 509.524.2549 http://www.co.walla-walla.wa.us/Departments/CLK/index.shtml

Ordering Certified Copies of Birth and Current Death Certificates

To Request by Mail: Print the application and complete. Enclose a Money order for $20.00 for each copy requested. For Birth records only checks will be accepted with a 6-week hold. NO Checks are accepted for Death Records Mail Completed application and payment to: A t t e n t i o n   V i t a l   R e c o r d s P O   B O X   1 7 5 3 W a l l a   W a l l a ,   W A    9 9 3 6 2 Birth Certificate Request Application Death Certificate Application

To Request by Phone: Phone requests are only taken for non-local residents; a valid Visa or Master Card will be accepted and the information will be taken when the call is made.  Payment is due when an order is placed.

To Request in Person: You may come in and request a Birth or Current Death certificate in person.  Method of payment upon ordering is Visa/ Master Card, and Cash.  For Birth records only, checks will be accepted with a 6-week delay. NO Checks for Death Records.

For Birth records only, checks are accepted with a 6-week holding period.

 

Birth Certificates are made daily and are available after 2:00pm the following day. Death certificates are made daily.  If you requested the Birth certificate to be mailed, it will be put in the mail the following day.  If you do not receive the Certificate within a week, please call 509.524.2650.  There might be a problem in issuing the Certificate.  If you requested to pick up the Certificate at this office, you will need to have either the receipt with you when picking it up or Picture ID - a certificate in this situation will only be given to the person who ordered it. Unclaimed Applications and Certificates become void after one (1) year.

WALLA WALLA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

	Personal Health, WIC, and Public Health AdministrationPublic Health and Legislative BuildingLocation - 314 W. Main Street (Rose Street Entrance)Mail - P.O. Box 1753 Walla Walla, WA  99362	Environmental Health Public Services BuildingLocation - 310 W. Poplar, 1st FloorMail - P.O. Box 1753 Walla Walla, WA  99362
	Contact Information Phone  509.524.2650 Fax        509.524.2678 E-mail:  health@co.walla-walla.wa.us	Office Hours for Both Mon-Tue-Wed  8:00 - 5:00 Thurs   9:00 - 5:00 Fri  8:00 - 5:00 Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM