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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]]'' [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington Genealogy|Washington]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Washington Birth Records'''<br>__NOTOC__  
''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Vital Records|US Vital Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington Genealogy|Washington]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington Vital Records|Vital Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Washington Births'''__NOTOC__  


The Washington Territory was established in 1853. Statehood was granted in 1889. Statewide registration of births in Washington began in 1907.  
The Washington Territory was established in 1853. Statehood was granted in 1889. Statewide registration of births in Washington began in 1907.  
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur?'''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur?'''  ==


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For births recorded during this time period, try the following databases.  
For births recorded during this time period, try the following databases.  


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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Washington Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images'''  
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| width="65%" | '''Free – '''dates vary by county; includes birth records from the county clerks for early Washington. This is a browse collection, search for your county and then the Birth Records.
| width="65%" | '''Free – '''dates vary by county; includes birth records from the county clerks for early Washington. This is a browse collection, search for your county and then the Birth Records.
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Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/BirthDeathMarriageandDivorce/CertificateOrderingInformation.aspx Washington State Department of Health].  
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/BirthDeathMarriageandDivorce/CertificateOrderingInformation.aspx Washington State Department of Health].  


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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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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


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