Virginia Death Certificate Application (Form VS6D) (VS6D)
Official state formForm VS6DFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Application for certification of a Virginia death record, used to order a certified copy of a death certificate. It is mailed to the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
Who can use this form
- A parent, current spouse or adult child of the deceased
- An adult sibling, grandchild or great-grandchild
- A funeral service licensee
- A legal representative, with proof
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- An enlarged, legible photocopy of your ID (one primary or two secondary documents)
- A check or money order payable to State Health Department
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Office of Vital Records P. O. Box 1000 Richmond, VA 23218-1000
- State fee
- $12 per certification
- Typical processing
- About 2 to 3 weeks
- Source
- Official government page