Virginia Vital Records

Event: Birth or death

Cost of copy: $12.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000

Remarks: State office has records from January 1853 to December 1896 and since June 14, 1912. Only the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk have records between 1896 and June 14, 1912.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to State Health Department. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (804) 662-6200. This is a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov.

Anyone requesting a vital record must submit a photocopy of their identification.

Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy: $12.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records 
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000

Remarks: Records since January 1853.

Event: Marriage (county/city)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Clerk of Court in county or city where license was issued.

Event: Divorce (State)

Cost of copy: $12.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000

Remarks: Records since January 1918.

Event: Divorce (county/city)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Clerk of Court in county or city where divorce was granted.