Virginia Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Virginia birth records.

Ordering Virginia Birth Records

Virginia birth records can be obtained through the Virginia Department of Health. The Department of Health houses over 7 million vital records, including Virginia birth records.

Methods For Ordering Records

When ordering Virginia birth records, there are several ordering methods from which to choose. The suggested method is to order your records by mail. You can also request Virginia birth records in person or make a request online using a third party company.

Defining Your Relationship

Virginia birth records less than 100 years old are considered private information, which means that access to them is limited. When requesting a record, you will be asked to define your relationship to the person listed on the record. You must be the person listed, a parent or guardian, a grandparent, spouse, sibling, or child to be granted access to the record.