Getting a Death Certificate in Virginia

Obtaining certified death certificate copies in Virginia requires submitting a request to the Virginia Department of Health - Division of Vital Records. The official fee is $12 per certified copy, with standard processing taking 3-6 weeks. Our service handles this entire process on your behalf for a flat $45 per copy fee, which includes the official state fees.

Step-by-Step Process

Determine eligibility: In Virginia, only authorized persons may request death certificates. See the "Who Can Request" section below.
Gather required documents: You will need to provide specific documentation with your request. See the "Required Documents" section below.
Submit your request: Requests can be submitted to the Virginia Department of Health - Division of Vital Records by mail, or in person at the state office by appointment.
Pay the official fees: The official fee is $12 per certified copy. Payment methods accepted by the vital records office include check or money order payable to the state health department.
Receive your copies: Certified copies are mailed to your address after processing. Standard processing takes 3-6 weeks.

Required Documents

Completed VS-64A form
Photo ID
Proof of eligibility
Payment

Who Can Request a Virginia Death Certificate

Virginia restricts access to death certificates to authorized individuals. Eligible requestors include:

Spouse
Parent
Child (18+)
Sibling (18+)
Grandparent
Legal representative

Virginia Vital Records Office Contact

Virginia Department of Health - Division of Vital Records

Address: P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: (804) 662-6200
Website: Official Website
Cost: $12 per certified copy
Processing Time: 3-6 weeks (standard)

Counties in Virginia

Death certificates in Virginia can be requested for deaths that occurred in any of the state's 95 counties.

Show all 95 Virginia counties

Accomack
Albemarle
Alleghany
Amelia
Amherst
Appomattox
Arlington
Augusta
Bath
Bedford
Bland
Botetourt
Brunswick
Buchanan
Buckingham
Campbell
Caroline
Carroll
Charles City
Charlotte
Chesterfield
Clarke
Craig
Culpeper
Cumberland
Dickenson
Dinwiddie
Essex
Fairfax
Fauquier
Floyd
Fluvanna
Franklin
Frederick
Giles
Gloucester
Goochland
Grayson
Greene
Greensville
Halifax
Hanover
Henrico
Henry
Highland
Isle of Wight
James City
King and Queen
King George
King William
Lancaster
Lee
Loudoun
Louisa
Lunenburg
Madison
Mathews
Mecklenburg
Middlesex
Montgomery
Nelson
New Kent
Northampton
Northumberland
Nottoway
Orange
Page
Patrick
Pittsylvania
Powhatan
Prince Edward
Prince George
Prince William
Pulaski
Rappahannock
Richmond
Roanoke
Rockbridge
Rockingham
Russell
Scott
Shenandoah
Smyth
Southampton
Spotsylvania
Stafford
Surry
Sussex
Tazewell
Warren
Washington
Westmoreland
Wise
Wythe
York

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Frequently Asked Questions - Virginia

The official government fee in Virginia is $12 per certified copy. Through our service, you pay $45 per copy which includes the official state fee and our preparation and delivery service.

Standard processing in Virginia takes 3-6 weeks from the date your application is received by the vital records office. Virginia does not offer expedited processing through the vital records office. Standard processing only.

Most requests in Virginia go through the state vital records office at Virginia Department of Health - Division of Vital Records. Some counties may have local options - contact us or check the county health department website.

Death certificates are issued by the vital records office for the state where the death occurred, not where the person lived. If the death occurred in Virginia, you request it from Virginia vital records regardless of where the deceased resided.

Virginia Death Certificate - How to Get Certified Copies