VitalChek - Official West Virginia Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of West Virginia

 

Order official West Virginia birth certificate copies online today - quickly and securely.

Official West Virginia birth certificate copies can be ordered online quickly and securely with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service, an approved government-authorized service for hundreds of vital record issuing agencies nationwide. VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, fax, or phone ordering capabilities for official West Virginia birth certificate copies from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized service for citizens to directly connect with government agencies across the nation for over twenty years. Our secure Web site continues this tradition by providing a worry-free ordering process that provides safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling. VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities from the second you place your order to the moment your birth certificate is in your hands, either by checking your order status online or contacting our dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team. With VitalChek, you’ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your official West Virginia birth certificate copies.

As one of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events such as a birth, death, marriage or divorce, official West Virginia birth certificate copies are only issued by an official government agency, such as the West Virginia Division of Vital Records (West Virginia Vital Records).

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LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is a government-approved organization so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your data. As America’s #1 resource for online ordering of official government-issued vital records, such as official West Virginia birth certificate copies, VitalChek offers the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct online connection to order certified West Virginia birth certificate copies from West Virginia Vital Records for yourself or an immediate family member. Certified copies of official birth certificate issued through our service are typically those with raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your added protection, we recommend selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when placing your official West Virginia birth certificate order. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by West Virginia Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, as well as providing insurance should the delivery be damaged or lost in transit.

 
 Who can order? 

Access to certified copies of West Virginia birth certificates is restricted to the following individuals:

  • The registrant (person named on the certificate), as long as they are 18 years or older; or are emancipated by court order or marriage
  • Mother or father as listed on the certificate or current step-parent of the registrant
  • Registrant's spouse, children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren
  • Brother or sister of the registrant (including half and step relationships
  • Mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-in-law of the registrant
  • Grandparents and great-grandparents of the registrant
  • Legal guardian or legal representative (must fax copy of guardianship papers to 866.870.8723 upon completion of online order)

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

 
 Uses for Official West Virginia birth certificate 

An official West Virginia birth certificate copy is generally required documentation for a driver’s license or passport application. Other valid purposes for a birth certificate include:

Replace a Lost or Stolen Certificate
Obtaining a Marriage License
Enlistment in Military
Insurance, Employment, Social Security Benefits or Court Proceedings
School Enrollment or Youth Sports registration
 
 Other official vital records from West Virginia 

In addition to certified birth certificate copies, West Virginia Vital Records also issues certified copies of Death Certificates and Marriage Records for events that occurred within the State of West Virginia. You may order copies of West Virginia Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.