Changes To Ordering Birth, Death Certificates
Posted December 4, 2020 at 4:30 am by Hayley Day
By San Juan County
Starting Jan. 1, a new Washington state vital records law and rules go into effect. This will change the ordering requirements for birth and death certificates.
The changes include:
- For increased security of personal information, only individuals with specific relationships to the person on the record being requested can receive a certificate.
- Identity and proof of relationship documentation will be required at the time of order placement.
- The fees for both birth and death certificates will increase to $25 per copy.
For additional information on the rule changes, see the Washington State Department of Health’s Frequently Asked Questions.
For information on how to obtain a birth or death certificate, see San Juan County Health & Community Services Birth & Death Certificates.
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