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''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:Washington|Washington]] > Washington Vital Records'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:Washington|Washington]] > Washington Vital Records'' | ||
= Washington Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | = Washington Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | ||
= Washington Vital Records Online Links = | = Washington Vital Records Online Links = | ||
== Introduction to Vital Records == | == Introduction to Vital Records == | ||
= Birth and Death Records = | = Birth and Death Records = | ||
Statewide registration of births and deaths in [[Portal:Washington|Washington]] began in 1907 and was generally complied with by 1917. For copies of state birth and death records, write to: | Statewide registration of births and deaths in [[Portal:Washington|Washington]] began in 1907 and was generally complied with by 1917. For copies of state birth and death records, write to: | ||
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A searchable name index of Washington statewide death certificates 1907-1960 is also found on [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#c=1454923;p=2;t=searchable labs.familysearch.org]. | A searchable name index of Washington statewide death certificates 1907-1960 is also found on [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#c=1454923;p=2;t=searchable labs.familysearch.org]. | ||
=== County Records of Births and Deaths | === County Records of Births and Deaths MOVE TO COUNTY PAGE === | ||
Although a few counties began recording births and deaths several years earlier, most Washington counties began keeping records in 1891. County birth and death records from the earliest dates to 1906 are at each county auditor's office or county health department. Some of the larger counties have copies of records after 1906, but most counties do not. | Although a few counties began recording births and deaths several years earlier, most Washington counties began keeping records in 1891. County birth and death records from the earliest dates to 1906 are at each county auditor's office or county health department. Some of the larger counties have copies of records after 1906, but most counties do not. | ||
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The Family History Library does not have copies of the county birth and death records. However, the library has some published birth and death records for a few counties, such as the Snohomish County death records from 1891 to 1914. | The Family History Library does not have copies of the county birth and death records. However, the library has some published birth and death records for a few counties, such as the Snohomish County death records from 1891 to 1914. | ||
=== City Records of Births and Deaths | === City Records of Births and Deaths MOVE TO COUNTY PAGE === | ||
Some Washington cities have kept birth and death records. For example, Tacoma birth and death records from 1887 to the present are available at the Pierce County Health Department. For information about city records, write to the appropriate county health department. Some city records have been indexed. | Some Washington cities have kept birth and death records. For example, Tacoma birth and death records from 1887 to the present are available at the Pierce County Health Department. For information about city records, write to the appropriate county health department. Some city records have been indexed. | ||
== Adoption Records == | == Adoption Records == | ||
= Marriage Records = | = Marriage Records = | ||
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*'''County marriage records'''. Most counties began recording marriages soon after the county was organized. The records of some counties begin as early as the 1850s. Each county auditor has copies of county marriage records from the earliest dates to the present. The Family History Library does not have copies of these records, but has copies of transcribed marriage records published for a few counties, such as Clark County from 1862 to 1913. | *'''County marriage records'''. Most counties began recording marriages soon after the county was organized. The records of some counties begin as early as the 1850s. Each county auditor has copies of county marriage records from the earliest dates to the present. The Family History Library does not have copies of these records, but has copies of transcribed marriage records published for a few counties, such as Clark County from 1862 to 1913. | ||
== Divorce Records == | == Divorce Records == | ||
*'''County divorce records'''. County divorce records generally begin in 1889, although a number of counties kept records prior to that date. Some county divorce records begin as early as the 1850s. These records are available from the county clerk. | *'''County divorce records'''. County divorce records generally begin in 1889, although a number of counties kept records prior to that date. Some county divorce records begin as early as the 1850s. These records are available from the county clerk. | ||
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*Many of the marriages for the state are searchable online at no cost in the [[Western States Marriage Index|Western States Marriage Index]]. | *Many of the marriages for the state are searchable online at no cost in the [[Western States Marriage Index|Western States Marriage Index]]. | ||
= Subtitute Records = | = Subtitute Records = | ||
[[ | [[Washington Church Records|Washington Church Records]] | ||
[[ | [[Washington Cemeteries|Washington Cemetery Records]] | ||
[[ | [[Washington Census Records|Washington Census]] | ||
[[ | [[Washington Newspapers|Washington Newspapers]] | ||
[[ | [[Washington Periodicals|Washington Periodicals<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1249670797236_987" />]] | ||
[[ | [[Washington Military Records|Washington Military Records]] | ||
= Tips = | = Tips = | ||
= Anaylzing Records = | = Anaylzing Records = | ||
= Archives Libraries and Societies = | = Archives Libraries and Societies = | ||
[[ | [[Washington Archives and Libraries|Washington Archives and Libraries]] | ||
[[ | [[Washington Societies|Washington Societies]] | ||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||