Updating Personal Records

Big life changes are usually accompanied by paperwork. Learn how to make corrections to birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Get information on what can be updated, required forms, and what proof documents to send.

Ordering Vital Records

You can order birth, death, marriage, and dissolution certificates online, by phone or mail, and in-person. Get information on requirements, fees, and processing times.

How to order a vital record

Order or exchange a certificate with a correction request

Birth Certificate Order Form (PDF)

Death Certificate Order Form (PDF)

Marriage and Divorce Certificate Order Form (PDF)

Birth Certificates

Correct or change birth certificate information such as name, gender, date of birth, and parentage.

Correct a birth certificate for children under 18

Correct a birth certificate for adults over 18

Add or change parents on a birth certificate

Affidavit for Correction (PDF)

Declaración Jurada de Corrección (PDF)

Learn the criteria for proof documents

Court-Ordered Name Change

Request a change to a birth certificate after a court-ordered legal name change.

Learn how to request a name change

Court Order Legal Name Change Request Form (PDF)

Sex Designation

Find out how to change the sex designation on your birth certificate to reflect your gender identity.

Learn the requirements for submitting a sex designation change

Request to Change Sex Designation on a Birth Certificate for an Adult form (PDF)

Request to Change Sex Designation on a Birth Certificate for a Minor form (PDF)

Death Certificates

You can request a correction to a death certificate for deaths that occurred in Washington state. Find out who can request corrections for demographic information or cause of death.

Correct demographic information on a death certificate

Correct cause of death on a death certificate

Order or correct a death certificate for the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program

Affidavit for Correction (PDF)

Declaración Jurada de Corrección (PDF)

Marriage and Divorce

Make corrections to a marriage or dissolution certificate such as date, location, names, etc.

Get detailed information on marriage and divorce corrections

Affidavit for Correction (PDF)

Declaración Jurada de Corrección (PDF)