West Virginia Vital Records

Before starting the process to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate, you should know more about the requirements, processing times, and other information that West Virginia requires. Learn more about processing times, associated fees, and required documentation below. You will have to send over sensitive information to request your records, Vital Records Online ensures that your private information stays safe. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions below.

Processing times differ between offices, but you should expect to receive your vital records in West Virginia 5 to 20 business days.

In order to complete the online application, the West Virginia Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use the drivers license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• West Virginia Birth Certificate Requirements
• West Virginia Marriage Certificate Requirements
• West Virginia Death Certificate Requirements

Whenever you are ordering birth records, marriage certificate or licenses, divorce certificates or death records, Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assistant service and the state of West Virginia will charge a $12.00 fee for each certified copy of birth, any additional copy to your order will cost $12.00, $12.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy, any additional copy to your order will cost $12.00. A $12.00 fee for each death certificate, any additional copy to your order will cost $12.00.

At the moment there are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of West Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends on if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate, the requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

There are two ways to order vital records in West Virginia. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. Saving you time and a trip to the government agency.

The second option is going, in person, to the public office where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming because of the long lines and paperwork.