Washington County Birth Records

Washington County birth records are managed by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department from its office in St. George. Growth is rapid here. Washington County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Utah. The health department handles birth certificate requests for all births that took place in Washington County. Get copies by scheduling an appointment, ordering online, or mailing a request. This guide covers how to search for and obtain Washington County birth records and what ID you need.

Where to Get Washington County Birth Records

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department is the local vital records office for Washington County birth records. The St. George office is at 620 South 400 East. Call (435) 673-3528. The department serves Washington County along with Iron, Garfield, Beaver, and Kane counties. In 2025, the department processed 9,611 birth and death certificates across its service area. Washington County birth certificates are available for births within the previous 100 years.

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department provides birth certificate services for Washington County residents at their St. George office.

Visit the St. George office for all Washington County vital records requests including birth certificates and related services.

Washington County residents can also get birth records through the state Office of Vital Records and Statistics in Salt Lake City. State vital records go back to 1905 for all Utah counties. Online orders go through the SILVER online system. Mail requests for Washington County birth certificates go to P.O. Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012.

Ordering Washington County Birth Certificates

Several ways exist to order a Washington County birth certificate. In-office appointments are available at the St. George location. Call (435) 673-3528 to schedule. Bring a completed application, valid photo ID, and payment. Fees apply. Most Washington County birth certificate requests are processed the same day.

Online ordering is available through the state vital records website at vitalrecords.utah.gov. The SILVER system lets you submit your Washington County birth certificate request and pay by credit card from home. Expect 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Service charges apply to online orders for Washington County birth records.

Mail requests require a completed application, a clear photocopy of your valid photo ID, and the correct fees. Do not send cash. Make checks payable to Vital Records. Send mail orders to P.O. Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012. Fill out one application per birth record. Staff process mailed Washington County birth certificate requests the same day they arrive. Allow time for mailing each way.

Washington County Birth Records Fees

Copies cost $22. That is the Washington County fee for the first certified birth certificate. Each additional copy ordered at the same time is $10. These fees apply at the Southwest Utah Public Health Department and the state vital records office. Card payments add a $0.75 convenience fee at many locations.

Special cases cost more for Washington County birth records. Delayed birth certificates run $60 through the state office. One certified copy is included. Adoption certificates and paternity adjudication records also cost $60. Expedited processing adds $15 for priority handling of your Washington County birth certificate. All fees are non-refundable once the vital records search is completed.

Note: Contact the Southwest Utah Public Health Department or the state vital records office to confirm current birth certificate costs before sending payment for Washington County birth records.

ID Needed for Washington County Birth Records

ID is required. Valid identification must be presented to obtain a birth certificate in Washington County. Bring one form of government-issued photo ID as your primary identification. Acceptable forms include a driver's license, U.S. passport, military ID card, tribal ID, permanent resident card, or concealed weapon permit. No photo ID? Two forms of secondary identification work instead at the Washington County vital records office.

The Social Security Administration records show that Washington County has maintained birth records through its health department since 1969.

SSA records confirm the Health Department Southwest District in St. George as the local office for Washington County birth records from 1969 to the present.

Under Utah Code Title 26, Chapter 2, only eligible individuals can request a Washington County birth certificate for records less than 100 years old. Eligible requestors include the person named on the birth record, a parent, sibling, current spouse, child, grandparent, grandchild, or legal representative. Proof of relationship is required at all Washington County and Utah vital records offices.

Historical Birth Records in Washington County

Washington County birth records go back to the mid-1800s in some form. The county was established in 1852. Clerks began keeping birth registers in 1898 under state law. The state took over birth registration in 1905 and reached full compliance by 1917. Washington County birth registers and vital event documentation from the early 1900s are available through state archives. These historical records are valuable for Washington County genealogy research.

The local health department in St. George has maintained Washington County birth records from 1969 to the present. For birth certificates between 1905 and 1969, the state Office of Vital Records and Statistics is the primary source. The Library of Congress guide to Utah vital records covers what historical birth records exist at both the county and state level. St. George was founded in 1861 by Mormon settlers. Early church records help document births in Washington County when no civil birth certificate exists from that era.

After 100 years, Washington County birth certificates become public record. Anyone can request copies through the Utah State Archives. No relationship proof is needed. The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City holds microfilm copies of early Washington County vital records for genealogy purposes.