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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ||
'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth''' | |||
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations: | With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations: | ||
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'''If you do not know the exact date or place of birth: | The State of Washington is an open record state. Anyone may order copies of Washington birth certificates, as long as they can provide the required information.<br> | ||
If you do not want to order the birth record, search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].<br> | |||
<br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth''' | |||
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br>The [http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/BirthDeathMarriageandDivorce/CertificateOrderingInformation.aspx Washington State Department of Health] will do a limited search for a fee. <br> | |||
The State of Washington is an open record state. Anyone may order copies of Washington birth certificates, as long as they can provide the required information. | The State of Washington is an open record state. Anyone may order copies of Washington birth certificates, as long as they can provide the required information. | ||