Where to mail your certificate application in Washington
Mail your completed Washington certificate application to Center for Health Statistics, PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507. This office issues certified copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates registered in the state. $25 for the first copy of any certificate. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
Certificate applications — birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates
Center for Health Statistics Department of Health PO Box 9709 Olympia, WA 98507
Use this address for birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for events registered in Washington.
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Key facts
- Washington's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths, marriages) registered in Washington — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
- $25 for the first copy of any certificate.
- Personal check or money order payable to the Washington State Department of Health.
- Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
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How to send your letter
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Confirm the event was registered in Washington
Certificates come from the state where the birth, death, or marriage was registered. If the event happened in Washington, Center for Health Statistics is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.
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Fill out and sign the application
Download the current application from Washington's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. Attach a copy of the ID the form asks for. Include your payment: Personal check or money order payable to the Washington State Department of Health.
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Address the envelope to the vital records office
Mail it to Center for Health Statistics, PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you.
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Common questions
Where do I mail my birth certificate application in Washington?
Mail it to Center for Health Statistics, PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507. $25 for the first copy of any certificate.
Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?
Yes. Washington accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to Center for Health Statistics. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.
What do I need to include when I mail my application?
Include the completed and signed application form, and payment: Personal check or money order payable to the Washington State Department of Health.
How long does a mailed certificate take?
Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.
Does this office handle all Washington marriage certificates?
Covers marriages from January 1968 forward — earlier records are held by the county auditor where the license was issued.
Can PostPal mail my Washington vital records application for me?
Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to Center for Health Statistics the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.
Sources
Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.