Birth and Death Records

The Office of Vital Records is now located in the main building at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, 3629 South D Street, Tacoma, WA 98418.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department will be closed Monday, August 16, 2010 for a furlough day. For more information on Health Department furlough days, click here.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Office of Vital Records, provides birth and death certificates for the following:

Birth and death records from 1907 to present for Pierce County
Copies of birth records from 1887 to present for Pierce County
Birth records from 1921 to present for Washington State
Assistance with the Automated Birth Certificate System from 1921 to present Statewide

Death certificates and permits for burial and cremation may be issued to include permits for removal of remains and transfer of remains to other counties, states or countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Click here for a list of agencies that will help you with other issues like adoption, marriage certificates, and passports.

The Office of Vital Records is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

3629 South D Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
253 798-6418 (phone)
253 798 6560 (fax)

Last Updated: Jul 15, 2010 2:36 PM