West Virginia Death Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Application for a copy of a West Virginia death certificate. It is mailed to Vital Registration at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Who can use this form
- The informant listed on the death certificate
- A parent or grandparent of the deceased
- An adult child, adult grandchild or adult sibling
- A spouse
- A legal representative, with proof of representation
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A photocopy of one primary ID or two secondary IDs (not the originals)
- Proof of relationship, if required
- A check or money order payable to Vital Registration (no cash)
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Vital Registration Room 165 350 Capitol Street Charleston, WV 25301-3701
- State fee
- $12 per copy
- Typical processing
- About 5 to 20 days
- Source
- Official government page