Virginia birth records may be successfully obtained by any U.S. citizen who was born in the state of Virginia. Even if you've moved out of state, your birth records will be housed in Virginia state vital records offices. These are the people you will ultimately be dealing with when you request a copy of your Virginia birth record.

How does the process work? Well, traditionally, anyone seeking a copy of their Virginia birth record has had to fill out a meticulous application accurately and completely. This is to ensure that you are indeed the person who should be receiving this important vital document.

Obtaining Your Virginia Birth Records

Once your application is filled out, you then send it to the appropriate vital records office of the state of Virginia. Though birth records are housed in special county and parish offices throughout Virginia, it may not always be these particular offices to whom you send your request. Thus it is important to verify the address to which you should send your application.

If you have questions regarding these matters, you can now take advantage of the state of Virginia's website, http://www.vdh.state.va.us. You can also phone the Virginia Department of Health's toll-free number for more information. Private online services can also help you with any questions about obtaining your birth records from the state of Virginia. They also may be able to streamline and expedite the entire process for you.