VitalChek - Official Virginia Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of Virginia

  

Order official Virginia death certificate copies securely and easily online.

Official Virginia death certificate copies can be securely and easily ordered online with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service. VitalChek is an official government-authorized service and secure online ordering system for hundreds of vital record issuing agencies across the nation. Ordering official death certificate copies through VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, phone or fax ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

For over twenty years, VitalChek.com has excelled at providing a worry-free ordering process for safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling. From the second you place your order to the moment your requested official Virginia death certificate is in your hands, VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities, either by checking your order status online or contacting our dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team. With VitalChek, you’ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your official Virginia death certificate copies.

As one of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events such as a birth, death, marriage or divorce, Virginia death certificate copies are only issued by an official government agency, such as the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records (Virginia Vital Records).

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LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified government-issued vital records online, such as official Virginia death certificate copies, offering the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service. VitalChek is a government-approved organization so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your data.

VitalChek is your direct online connection for ordering official Virginia death certificate copies from Virginia Vital Records. Certified copies of official death certificate copies issued through our service typically have raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For enhanced security, VitalChek recommends selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official Virginia death certificate copies. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by Virginia Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, and provides insurance should your delivery be lost or damaged in transit.
 
 Who can order? 

VIRGINIA DEATH CERTIFICATES Virginia Vital Records issues certified copies of Virginia death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Who Can Order? Virginia death certificates are only issued to the decedent's current spouse, parent, adult child, or adult sibling. If you are not one of the persons listed, you must fax proof of entitlement, along with a government issued photo ID, to 800.244.2515. Note: Virginia death certificates are public record 50 years after the date of event. Where Can The Document Be Shipped? Virginia Vital Records will only ship copies of Virginia death certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
 
 Uses for Official Virginia death certificate 

An official Virginia death certificate copy is generally required documentation for claiming insurance proceeds or collecting death benefits. Other valid purposes for an official death certificate include:

Social Security Notification
Probating a Will
Completing a Final Tax Return
Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate
 
 Other official vital records from Virginia 

In addition to official death certificate copies, Virginia Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates, Marriage Records and Divorce Records for events that occurred within the State of Virginia. You may order copies of Virginia Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.