Washington Death Records

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

Death records from the state of Washington are certainly important, but many of the people who search for them don't realize how truly versatile they can be. While the legal functions of death records are no doubt vital, the historical value of these documents is much more interesting to many people.

In the state of Washington, death records have been kept on a statewide basis since 1907. Currently, these records are kept by the Center for Health Statistics, which stems from the Department of Health. In addition to these, even earlier records are available by searching on a county-by-county basis through the offices of the County Auditors.

Previously, those requesting death records assumed that the only ways to do so were in writing or in person, but internet technology has opened a third possibility. By using online records finders, people can not only find what they need, but they can do so quickly and with less fuss.

To receive a death record fill out the Washington Death Records Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to: