What does a certified death certificate usually cost in Virginia?

$12 per copy. Last checked 2026-08-29. Confirm the current fee on the official office site before you pay.

Where do I order a death certificate if the death was in Virginia?

Virginia Office of Vital Records. A death in a DC hospital is not a Virginia record. Official office: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/.

Virginia Office of Vital Records

The online vendor is VitalChek, used by many agencies. You pay the state fee plus their convenience and shipping. This desk does not take a cut.

Immediate family or a legal representative.

Health districts can issue local deaths. State mail is slower.

A death in a DC hospital is not a Virginia record.

Confirm fees on the official site

Last checked August 29, 2026