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Death certificates in Washington cost $25 per copy. Order extra copies upfront to save time and avoid additional orders later.
Death certificates in Washington can be ordered from the Washington State Department of Health - Center for Health Statistics. Online ordering is available through VitalChek.
Standard processing in Washington takes 10 months for corrections.
In Washington, death certificates can be requested by: Qualified applicant with proof of qualifying relationship. You'll need to provide Valid government ID or alternate ID and Proof of qualifying relationship.
The Washington State Department of Health - Center for Health Statistics has death records from July 1, 1907 to present. Records become public after 50 years.
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