Vital Records

Birth Certificates copies are available at the Health Department for births occurring statewide from 1921 to the present.  They are needed for school and sports registration, travel outside of the U.S., and security clearance for some job applicants.   The cost is $20.00 each and can be made while you wait. The WA DOH Center for Health Statistics issues birth certificates for all births occurring in the State of Washington from 1907 to the present. You can order online at: www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/CHS/Cert.htm

Death Certificates for Skamania County are available at the Health Department for at least 30 days after date of death. Some certificates may be available after 30 days - call the Health Department at (509)427-3850 to inquire if your certificate is available.  The cost is $20.00 each.

Death certificates not available at the local health department are available online: www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/CHS/Cert.htm