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Application drop-off for vital records is open to the public Monday - Friday from 8:00am-11:30am & 12:30pm-3:45pm.

On January 1, 2021 new vital records law and rules went into effect in Washington State. This changed the ordering requirements for birth and death certificates.

• The certificate fee increased to $25.00 per copy.

• Proof of identity and proof of eligibility documentation are required. Acceptable proofs.

• For increased security of personal information, only individuals with specific relationships to the person on the record can receive a certificate.

• As per RCW79.58A orders placed by applicants who do not qualify for the record, or who do not provide required information within 30 days, will be cancelled and no refund will be issued.

• More information can be found at the Washington State Vital Records Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

• For information on who may be an authorized applicant for birth and death records, see Washington State Vital Records Acceptable Proofs of Eligibility Documentation.

Birth Certificates: Grays Harbor County

• Births from July 1, 1907 to present

• Must have been born in Washington State

• Copies can typically be issued after 2:00pm on the day of drop-off

• Cost: $25.00 per certificate.

• An order form must be completed and submitted with payment:

  • We accept cash, check, and money order.

  • Questions call 360-532-8631

Application forms for certificate (English/Spanish):

• Birth Certificate Order Form

• Solicitud de Acta de Nacimiento

• Informational Copy Order Form

• Formulario de Solicitud para Copias Informativas

• Authorized Representative Form

• Formulario de Representante Autorizado

Death Certificates: Grays Harbor County

• Deaths that occurred in Washington State from August 1, 2012 to present. For death certificates prior to August 1, 2012, contact state vital records.

• Copies can typically be issued after 2:00pm on the day of drop-off

• Cost: $25.00 per certificate.

• An order form must be completed and submitted with payment:

  • We accept cash, check, and money order.

  • Questions call 360-532-8631

• Application forms for certificate (English/Spanish):

  • Death Certificate Order Form

  • Solicitud de Acta de Defuncion

  • Informational Copy Order Form

  • Formulario de Solicitud para Copias Informativas

  • Authorized Representative Form

  • Formulario de Representante Autorizado

Ways to Request a Certificate:

• In-person: Application drop-off for vital records is open to the public Monday - Friday from 8:00am-11:30am & 12:30pm-3:45pm.

• Mail: Applications can be processed via mail for an additional $4.00 per order.

  • Print out one of the vital records forms listed above, write in your information, include a photo copy of your acceptable proof(s) and mail it, along with your payment, to the address provided on the form.

  • In addition to the cost of the certificate(s), an additional fee of $4.00 per order applies when an order is submitted by mail and payment is made by check or money order.

  • Checks and money orders should be made payable to: Grays Harbor County Public Health

  • You can expect your birth certificate order in approximately 3-4 weeks when choosing the mail-in method.

• Online: Vital records may be ordered online at vitalchek.com.

Last updated: July 25, 2022