An independent guide to ordering certified death certificates in West Virginia. Fees and processing times change, so confirm them with the state office.
Independent service, not a government agency. GetDeathCertificates.com is an independent information site. We are not the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Office of Vital Registration, we are not affiliated with any government agency, and we do not issue death certificates. You can order directly from the state office yourself at its Official vital records directory (CDC).
Obtaining certified death certificate copies in West Virginia requires submitting a request to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Office of Vital Registration. Fees and processing times are set by that office and change, so check the current fee and turnaround on its Official vital records directory (CDC) before you order. Online ordering through this site is not available right now; ordering directly from the state office is usually the fastest and cheapest option.
West Virginia restricts access to death certificates to authorized individuals. Eligible requestors include:
Death certificates in West Virginia can be requested for deaths that occurred in any of the state's 55 counties.
Online ordering through this site is not available right now. You can order a certified death certificate directly from the West Virginia vital records office (link below) - this is usually the fastest and cheapest option.
Official vital records directory (CDC)If you are working with a funeral home in West Virginia, our directory lists funeral homes across the state. Browse funeral homes in West Virginia.
The state office sets the government fee and it can change, so check the current fee on the Official vital records directory (CDC).
Processing time depends on the vital records office and how it receives your request, and it changes over time. Check the current turnaround, and whether expedited handling is offered, on the Official vital records directory (CDC).
Most requests in West Virginia go through the state vital records office at West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Office of Vital Registration. 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 West Virginia, you request it from West Virginia vital records regardless of where the deceased resided.