Spokane Valley Birth Records
Spokane Valley birth records are handled by the Spokane Regional Health District, which serves all of Spokane County. Spokane Valley is an incorporated city in Spokane County located east of Spokane. All certified birth certificates for Spokane Valley residents and births are issued through the Spokane Regional Health District's vital records office on West College Avenue in Spokane. You can request in person, by phone, or online. The Washington State Department of Health is a second option for mail and online orders. This page explains the full process, eligibility rules, fees, and how to access older records through archives.
Spokane Valley Birth Records Overview
Where to Get Spokane Valley Birth Records
The Spokane Regional Health District issues certified birth certificates for Spokane Valley. The office is at 1101 W College Ave Room 180 in Spokane. Even though Spokane Valley is a separate city, it shares the same county health district as Spokane. There is no separate Spokane Valley vital records office. In-person visits are handled the same day in most cases. Walk in during regular business hours, fill out the request form, show your ID, and pay $25 to receive a certified copy.
For Spokane Valley residents who prefer not to drive to the Spokane office, online orders are available through VitalChek. Online processing takes four to five business days after the order is placed, not including shipping. The Spokane Regional Health District's site at srhd.org has current contact information, hours, and ordering guidance. Mail requests are also an option. Send a completed form with your ID copy and payment.
| Office | Spokane Regional Health District - Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 1101 W College Ave Room 180 Spokane, WA 99201 |
| Fee | $25 per certified copy |
| Website | srhd.org |
| Online Orders | VitalChek |
Spokane Valley City Hall handles municipal services but does not issue birth certificates. Vital records are a county health function. Do not contact Spokane Valley City Hall for a certified birth certificate request.
Eligibility for Spokane Valley Birth Records
Washington State restricted access to certified birth certificates on January 1, 2021, under RCW 70.58A. Certified copies of Spokane Valley birth records are limited to eligible requestors. If you are 18 or older and named on the record, you qualify. Parents and legal guardians can get records for minors. Adult children, adult siblings, and grandparents with a documented need may also be eligible. Attorneys representing a qualified party and government agencies with official need can also access records.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID when visiting in person. A Washington driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, military ID, or tribal ID all qualify. For requests on behalf of another person, bring proof of the relationship. The type of documentation depends on the relationship. A parent requesting a child's record needs their own ID and the child's name and birth details. Other relationships, such as a sibling or grandparent, may need to bring a birth certificate or other supporting document showing the connection.
Note: Informational copies of Spokane Valley birth records are available to anyone but are stamped as not valid for legal use and cannot substitute for a certified copy.
Washington DOH Option for Spokane Valley Birth Records
The Washington State Department of Health at doh.wa.gov holds Spokane Valley birth records from 1907 onward. The state is an alternative for people who prefer not to go to the Spokane health district office. Mail and online orders are both accepted. The DOH Center for Health Statistics can be reached by phone at 360-236-4300 or by email at ContactCHS@doh.wa.gov. State processing takes longer than the county's in-person service, but the end result is the same valid certified copy.
The state fee is $25, which matches the Spokane Regional Health District's fee. There is no cost advantage to choosing one over the other. The main factor is timing and convenience. For quick in-person service, the Spokane health district is the better option. For mail orders or online requests where a longer wait is acceptable, the state DOH is equally reliable for Spokane Valley birth records.
The screenshot below shows the Washington State Digital Archives, which holds early Spokane County birth records relevant to Spokane Valley genealogy research.
Visit digitalarchives.wa.gov for free online access to early Spokane County birth registrations that may include historical Spokane Valley records.
The Digital Archives is a valuable free resource for Spokane Valley genealogy research, especially for records from before 1907 statewide registration began.
Historical Spokane Valley Birth Records
Spokane Valley was incorporated in 2003, but births in the area before that were registered as Spokane County births. Pre-1907 Spokane County birth records are held by the Washington State Archives Eastern Regional Branch in Cheney. That branch covers eastern Washington counties and is part of the Secretary of State's archives system. Visit sos.wa.gov/archives for branch information and to ask about available collections for Spokane Valley area genealogy.
The Eastern Washington Genealogical Society at ewgsi.org is a well-established resource for family history research in the Spokane region. Their indexes and collections can help fill gaps when formal birth records are unavailable or incomplete. The Spokane County Auditor's site at spokanecounty.org is also worth checking for county-level record guidance. The Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov offers free searchable access to many Spokane County historical vital records online.
Spokane County Birth Records
Spokane Valley is in Spokane County. All birth certificates for Spokane Valley residents are issued by the Spokane Regional Health District. For a full look at Spokane County vital records resources and offices, visit the county birth records page.
Nearby Cities
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