Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Washington : one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Whatcom County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Whatcom serves all of the following towns and cities in Washington :
- Bellingham
- Blaine
- Everson
- Ferndale
- Lynden
- Nooksack
- Sumas
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Washington such as King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Spokane County, Clark County, then you can follow this link.
Whatcom County Vital Statistics
Whatcom County, Washington, has a diverse and growing community, with a total population of approximately 231,100 residents. In recent years, the region has seen about 2,500 births occurring annually, alongside 1,500 deaths, leading to an overall picture of life in this area. The average life expectancy here is notably around 80.5 years, reflecting the health of its population. Additionally, the county records around 1,200 marriages each year, with about 600 divorces also documented. Infant mortality rates are relatively low at 4.5 per 1,000 live births, which is encouraging. These statistics form part of the vital records information that provides valuable insights into the community's demographics. For anyone interested in learning more about birth and death records, as well as marriage statistics in Whatcom County, we encourage you to explore the services offered by the local vital records office.