Washington D.C. Genealogy Records

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

In order to obtain genealogy records in Washington D.C., you'll either need to contact the Department of Health or the Superior Court. Birth and death records are available from the Department of Health. Marriage and divorce records are available through the Superior Court. Birth and death records, unless they're more than 100 years old, have limited access. You must be the registrant, an immediate family member, a legal guardian, or a legal representative to gain access to those files.

Anyone can obtain copies of marriage or divorce records as part of their search for Washington D.C. genealogy records. You'll have to provide both the names and dates involved, and pay the fee, however, you should quickly get the records you need. A written or in person request is applicable when trying to obtain this type of genealogy records in Washington D.C.