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.

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Processing Times

Current processing time for West virginia is 2-8 weeks. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.

Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
Processing time is determined by West Virginia Vital Registration, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.

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

Who Can Order a Birth Certificate?

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

Who Can Order a Death Certificate?

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

Have Questions About Your West Virginia Order?

Our team is available to help with any questions about ordering your West Virginia vital records.

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