Order Official West Virginia Vital Records Online.

Order Certified West Virginia Birth and Death Certificates Online.

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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of West Virginia Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources, Health Statistics Center.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

  • - State Issued Photo Driver's License
  • - State Issued Photo Identification Card
  • - U.S. Passport
  • - Foreign Passport
  • - U.S. Military ID Card

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sibling Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Guardian Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Authorized Agent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sibling Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Funeral Director Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Guardian Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Authorized Agent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Other Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
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