Birth Records in SeaTac
SeaTac birth records are handled through King County Vital Statistics, the county office that issues certified birth certificates for all King County cities. If you were born in SeaTac or need a record for someone born here, this page covers where to go, how to request a copy, who qualifies under Washington State law, and what to expect in terms of fees and wait times. State-level records are also available through the Washington State Department of Health for births going back to 1907.
SeaTac Birth Records Overview
Where to Get SeaTac Birth Records
King County Vital Statistics handles certified birth certificates for SeaTac and all other cities in King County. The office is located at 201 S. Jackson St Suite 220 in Seattle. SeaTac residents can walk in during regular business hours Monday through Friday and receive a copy the same day. You fill out a request form, show your ID, and pay at the counter. In-person service is the fastest option available for SeaTac birth records, and the office covers the entire county under one roof.
Beyond the walk-in option, King County offers a self-service kiosk at the same location. The kiosk costs $28.50 per certificate and is handy when the counter has a line. Phone orders are also available at 1-888-273-4623. For those who prefer not to travel to Seattle, online ordering through VitalChek is an option. Online orders typically take four to five business days to process before shipping. Full details on each method, including current fee information, are on the county's ordering page at kingcounty.gov - Order Birth Certificate.
| Office | King County Vital Statistics |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 S. Jackson St Suite 220 Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Phone | 1-888-273-4623 |
| Fee | $25 per copy + $15 identity verification; kiosk $28.50 |
| Online Orders | kingcounty.gov - Order Birth Certificate |
SeaTac is a city in south King County, best known as the home of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It is a smaller city, but because it sits within King County, all birth certificate requests go through the same King County Vital Statistics office used by residents of Seattle and other King County cities. The process is the same no matter which city in the county you were born in.
Who Can Request SeaTac Birth Records
Washington State moved to a closed-record system for birth certificates on January 1, 2021. The change came through RCW 70.58A. Under that law, only certain people can get a certified copy of a SeaTac birth record. If you are 18 or older and named on the record, you qualify. Parents can request records for their minor children. Legal guardians can do the same. Adult children, adult siblings, grandparents with a documented need, and attorneys acting on behalf of an eligible person may also qualify. Government agencies with an official purpose have access as well.
When you request a SeaTac birth record in person, bring a valid government-issued photo ID. A Washington State driver's license, passport, military ID, or tribal ID are all accepted. At the counter, you fill out a request form and present your ID before paying. If you are requesting a record on behalf of someone else, bring proof of the relationship. That might be your own birth certificate showing a parent's name, a court guardianship order, or a legal power of attorney document. Staff will check your documents before processing the request.
Mail requests work the same way. Send a completed application, a photocopy of your ID, and payment by check or money order made out to King County Vital Statistics. Mail orders take longer than in-person visits. Given the volume of requests the Seattle office handles, plan ahead if you choose to mail.
Note: Informational copies of SeaTac birth records are available to the general public but cannot be used for legal purposes such as passports, school enrollment, or government applications.
Washington DOH and SeaTac Birth Records
The Washington State Department of Health is the state-level source for SeaTac birth records. The DOH Center for Health Statistics holds records for all Washington births from 1907 forward, including those from SeaTac. You can reach the state office by phone at 360-236-4300 or by email at ContactCHS@doh.wa.gov. Mail and online ordering are both available. State processing times tend to run longer than King County's in-person service, so plan accordingly. The state's vital records page is at doh.wa.gov vital records.
Mail orders to the state office go to: PO Box 9709, Olympia WA 98507. Both the state and the county hold records from 1907 onward and both produce valid certified copies. The DOH route is useful if you can't visit the King County office in person or prefer to order through the state system. Some people find the state's online order process more convenient.
The screenshot below shows the Washington State DOH certificates FAQ page, which explains how to order SeaTac birth records and certificates from across Washington State.
Visit doh.wa.gov vital records to order a SeaTac birth certificate online or by mail through the state system.
The DOH page covers fees, eligibility rules, accepted ID types, and processing times for SeaTac and all Washington State birth certificates.
Historical SeaTac Birth Records and Archives
For births before state registration began in 1907, the King County Archives holds older vital records. SeaTac was incorporated in 1990, which means any pre-incorporation births in the area are tied to King County records from those earlier years. The King County Archives page at kingcounty.gov - Archives Birth Records describes what they hold for the county. Birth records from 1890 to 1907 are available in that collection. These are the older, handwritten registers from before the state took over vital records collection.
The Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov is a free online search tool. It covers historical vital records from King County, including some early birth registrations from the region. If you are doing genealogy research tied to the SeaTac area or south King County broadly, the Digital Archives is worth checking before paying for a request. The Washington State Archives system at sos.wa.gov/archives also maintains regional branches with local government records that can help fill gaps in older family histories.
The Washington State Library has a guide to vital records and genealogy resources that covers King County specifically. You can find it at washstatelib.libguides.com. It points to multiple sources for birth records research in the region.
Below is the Washington State Digital Archives homepage, a free starting point for SeaTac area birth records research going back to the late 1800s.
The Washington State Digital Archives provides free access to historical King County birth records, including records from the SeaTac area before 1907.
The Digital Archives indexes county-level records and is especially useful for SeaTac genealogy research involving families from the early twentieth century.
Adoptee Access to SeaTac Birth Records
Adult adoptees born in SeaTac can request their original birth certificate under Washington State law. The state updated its rules to allow adoptees who are 18 or older to get their original birth record without a court order. Requests go through the Washington State Department of Health at doh.wa.gov. Adoptees may need to use a different form than the standard birth certificate application, but the process is otherwise similar. The state page has instructions specific to adoptee requests.
Note: If you need help navigating adoptee birth record requests in SeaTac or King County, the DOH Adoption Unit can provide guidance on forms and intermediary services.
King County Birth Records
SeaTac is located in King County. All SeaTac birth certificates are issued through King County Vital Statistics. For a full look at county offices, additional resources, and filing details, visit the King County birth records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near SeaTac also use King County Vital Statistics for birth records.