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==Procedure==
===In-Person===
#Go to the Office of Vital Records.
#Complete an [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/Vital_Records/documents/appform.pdf Application for Certification of a Vital Record] and pay the required fee.
#Present a valid photo I.D and you will take the document with you when you leave.
===Mail-In Request===
#Prepare a signed application letter with the information which is mentioned under the "Required Information" section.
#Provide a legible ID document with the mail.
#Include the payment within the envelope.
#Include your return address in the application request.
#Send your request to Office of Vital Records, P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, Virginia 23218-1000.
===Apply Online===
#Go to [https://www.vitalchek.com/divorce-records/virginia/virginia-department-of-health VitalChek].
#Fill in the required fields.
#Pay the order fee.

==Required Documents==
Following are the ID documents which you can provide as your Identification document. 
======Primary Documents======
*Virginia DMV-issued driver's license unexpired or expired for not more than one year.
*Virginia DMV-issued learner's/instruction permit unexpired or expired for not more than one year.
*Virginia DMV-issued photo identification card (excluding child ID cards) unexpired or expired for not more than one year.
*Unexpired driver's license or learner's /instruction permit (with photo), issued by a U.S. state (other than Virginia), jurisdiction or territory.
*Current Photo ID card, (school and employment). Check Cashing Cards are not acceptable.
*Unexpired U.S. military ID card of an active duty or retired member (ID cards of military dependents are not acceptable as primary identity documents).
*Unexpired U.S. passport.
*Unexpired foreign passport with a visa, I-94 or I-94W or I-551 stamp. An I-94W MUST be from a country participating in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
*U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (form N-550, N-570 or N-578).
*U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (form N-560 or N-561).
*U.S. Citizen Identification Card (form I-197).
*Unexpired Temporary Resident Card (form I-688).
*Unexpired Employment Authorization Card (form I-688A, I-688B or I-766).
*Unexpired Refugee Travel Document (form I-571).
*Unexpired Resident Alien Card, Permanent Resident Card, Northern Marianas Card (form I-551).
*A copy of the first and last page of an application for asylum (Request for Asylum in the United States) provided the pages are accompanied by either a receipt from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) showing the application has been filed or documentation verifying the application is pending in immigration court;
OR Documentation indicating a decision to grant asylum by the Asylum Office or the original of a document granting asylum issued by an immigration judge or the INS. Either or both of these documents will count as one primary document.
*Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (form FS-240) or Certification of Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (Form DS-1350).
*Virginia Criminal Justice Agency Offender Information Form.
*United States Probation Offender Information Form.

======Secondary Documents======
(Require two of below selections)
*U.S. Selective Service Card.
*U.S. military discharge papers (form DD214).
*Certified copy of school records/transcript issued by a U.S. state, jurisdiction or territory or by a state-accredited private school OR a Virginia Department of Education Certificate of Enrollment form (a report card is not acceptable).
*Health care insurance card.
*Life insurance policy.
*Unexpired welfare/social services identification card with photo, issued by a municipality.
*State-issued driver's license or learner's/instruction permit (other than Virginia), with photo, expired not more than five years.
*State-issued photo identification card (other than Virginia) expired not more than five years.
*U.S. passport -- expired not more than five years.
*Foreign passport -- expired not more than five years, with a visa, I-94 or I-94W, or I-551 stamp. An I-94W must be from a country participating in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
*Unexpired military dependent ID card, with photo.
*Unexpired weapons or gun permit issued by federal, state or municipal government.
*Unexpired pilot's license.
*INS form I-797 (applicable only for individuals whose names appear on the form).
*U.S Department of State form IAP-66 (applicable only for the individuals whose names appear on the form).
*Veterans' Universal Access Identification Card. 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
General Information Number:
*804-662-6200
Mailing Address:
*VDH, Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics P.O. Box 1000 Richmond, Virginia, 23218-1000 
Street Address :
*2001 Maywill Street Richmond, Virginia 23230. 

''Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.''

Accomack County : 23316 Courthouse Avenue Accomac, Virginia 23301 
Phone: 757-787-5776 [http://www.co.accomack.va.us/contactus.html Website]

Albemarle County : 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 
Phone: 804-972-4084 [http://www.albemarle.org/ Website]

Alleghany County : P.O.Box 670 266 West Main Street Covington, VA 24426-0670 
Phone: 540-965-1730 [http://www.alleghanycounty.us/ Website]

Amelia County : Courthouse Square Amelia, VA 23002 
Phone: 804-561-2128 [http://www.ameliava.com/ Website]

Amherst County : 100 East Court Street Amherst, Virginia, 24521 
Phone: 804-946-9321 [http://www.countyofamherst.com/ Website]

Appomattox County : P.O. Box 672 Appomattox, VA 24522-0672 
Phone: 804-352-5275 [http://www.appomattoxcountyva.gov/ Website]

Arlington County : 1425 North Courthouse Road Arlington, VA 22201 
Phone: 703-228-7010 [http://www.arlingtonva.us/ Website]

Augusta County : 6 East Johnson Street Staunton, Virginia 24401-4303 
Phone: 540-245-5321 [http://www.co.augusta.va.us/ Website]

Bath County : P.O. Box 180 Warm Springs, VA 24484-0180 
Phone: 540-839-2361 [http://www.bathcountyva.org/ Website]

Bedford County : 129 East Main Street Bedford, Virginia 24523 
Phone: 540-586-7601 [http://www.co.bedford.va.us/index.asp Website]

Bland County : 612 Main Street, Suite 104 Bland, VA 24315 
Phone: 540-688-4562 [http://www.bland.org/ Website]

Botetourt County : Box 219 Fincastle, Virginia 24090 
Phone: 540-473-8274 [http://www.co.botetourt.va.us/ Website]

Brunswick County : 216 North Main Street Lawrenceville, VA 23868-0160 
Phone: 804-848-2215 [http://www.brunswickco.com/ Website]

Buchanan County : P.O. Box 929 Grundy, Virginia 24614 
Phone: 540-935-6575 [http://www.buchanancountyinfo.org/ Website]

Buckingham County : 13061 W. James Anderson Hwy. P.O. Box 107 Buckingham, Virginia 23921-0107 
Phone: 804-969-4734 [http://www.buckinghamcountyva.org/ Website]

Campbell County : P.O. Box 7 732 Village Highway Rustburg, VA 24588-0007 
Phone: 804-332-5161 [http://www.co.campbell.va.us/Pages/index.aspx Website]

Caroline County : P O Box 309 Bowling Green, Virginia 22427 
Phone: 804-633-5800

Carroll County : P O Box 218 Hillsville, Virginia 24343-0515 
Phone: 540-728-3117 [http://carrollcountyva.org/index.php/cc_template/landing/ Website]

Charles City County : P O Box 128 Charles City, Virginia 23030 
Phone: 804-829-9211

Charlotte County : 125 David Bruce Avenue P.O. Box 38 Charlotte Court House, VA 23923-0038 
[http://www.charlotteva.com/ Website]

Chesterfield County : 9500 Courthouse Road P O Box 125 Chesterfield, Va 23832 
Phone: 804-748-1241 [http://www.chesterfield.gov/ Website]

Clarke County : P.O. Box 189 102 N. Church Street Berryville, Virginia 22611-0189 
Phone: 540-995-5116 [http://www.clarkecounty.gov/ Website]

Craig County : P.O. Box 185 303 Main Street New Castle, VA 24127-0185 
Phone: 540-864-6141 [http://craigcountyva.gov/ Website]

Culpeper County : 101 South West Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 
Phone: 540-727-3435 [http://web.c

==Eligibility==
The divorce should be registered with the Virginia Department of Health.

==Fees==
===Mail-In Request===
Virginia statutes require a fee of '''$12.00''' be charged each certification of a vital check record or for a search of the files when no certification is made. Please make check or money order payable to the State Health Department. There is a $30.00 service charge for returned checks. METHOD OF PAYMENT - CHECK or MONEY ORDER ONLY ( do not send CASH through the mail). PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER.

==Validity==
Divorce Certificate Valid Forever

==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

==Processing Time==
=====In-Person=====
Same Day service
=====Mail-in=====
Duration of 2 to 4 weeks from the date the request is received in the office.

==Instructions==
*Who is entitled to obtain records- next of kin/immediate family which includes mother, father, husband, wife, child, brother, sister with valid ID. Newborn babies and children will not have ID; therefore, the parent's ID is required.
*Any person requesting a Vital Record must provide a legible photocopy of their identification.

==Required Information==
*Name
*Date of divorce
*Place of divorce
*Relationship to the person on the certificate
*Reason for the certificate
*Area code + daytime phone number

==Need for the Document==
A divorce certificate provides a legal proof that you have divorced someone. If you would like to have a divorce certificate or if you would like to have an additional copy of your divorce certificate please use the following procedure to obtain it.

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