Birth & Death Records
Important Note: On January 1, 2021, a new vital records law and rules went into effect that changes the ordering requirements for birth and death certificates.
- For increased security of personal information, only individuals with specific relationships to the person on the record being requested can receive a certified copy.
- Identity and proof of relationship documentation will be required.
- Certificate fee is $25.00 per copy.
Important note: no refunds will be given if a record could not be located or the documentation you provided did not prove you were eligible to receive a certificate.
For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Birth Certificates
Wait at least 15 days after birth to apply and pay for a certificate.
Adding parentage? Wait 30 days after birth to apply and pay for a certificate. Learn more about the Acknowledgement of Parentage.
Certificates for births registered in Washington State from 1907 to present are available. These can be purchased:
- In Person - Visit our office for walk-in service.
- Online
- By Mail - Standard Certified Birth Certificate (English, Spanish)
- By Mail - Non-Certified Informational Birth Certificate (English, Spanish)
- By Mail – Certification of Birth Resulting in Still Birth (English, Spanish)
- By Phone at 1-866-687-1464. Representatives take orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You will need:
- The infant’s name at birth, place of birth, and date of birth;
- First and last name of all parents as listed on the record;
- Whether the child was adopted.
- Proof documents (for certified copies).
Certificates for births before 1907 are available online from the Washington State Center for Health Statistics, or call 360-236-4300.
DEATH CERTIFICATES
These are available through the Health District:
- In Person - Visit our office for walk-in service.
- Online
- By Mail - Standard Certified Death Certificate (English, Spanish)
- By Mail - Non-Certified Informational Death Certificate (English, Spanish)
- By Mail – Certified Fetal Death Certificate (English, Spanish)
- By Phone at 1-866-687-1464. Representatives take orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You will need:
- The decedent's name, date of birth, place of death, and date of death;
- Proof documents (for certified copies).
Certificates for deaths before 2015 are available online from the Washington State Center for Health Statistics, or call 360-236-4300.
Divorce Records
Contact the Kitsap County Clerk's Office at 360-337-7164.
Marriage Records
Contact the Kitsap County Auditor's Office at 360-337-4935.
CONTACT US
Phone: 360-728-2235 weekdays, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Kitsap Public Health front counter now open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: 345 6th Street, Suite 300, Bremerton, WA 98337