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Vital Registration
Room 165 350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301-3701
Phone:304-558-2931
Location
The HSC offices are located in the Diamond Building at 350 Capitol Street
in downtown Charleston. Below are two maps in PDF format showing the Diamond
Building location. Map 1 is of the general Charleston area and Map 2 is more
detailed of the downtown area and gives street traffic flow (one way/two
way) designations.
Map 1 | Map 2 |
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The West Virginia Heirloom Birth Certificate
The West Virginia Heirloom Birth Certificate is a commemorative, 11"X14" birth certificate suitable for framing. In addition to the Heirloom Birth Certificate, each order also includes a certified copy of the original on file which may be used for all legal purposes.
There are two designs from which to choose.
Click on the Picture to see a larger image
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The cost is $35.00, of which $15 goes to the West Virginia Children's Trust Fund. Heirloom certificates may be requested through the mail or at Vital Registration's Walk-up counter. In order to purchase the certificate, the requestor must be
- The person named on the certificate, if he or she is 18 or older
- The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
- The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
- The brother or sister of the person on the certificate
- The husband or wife of the person on the certificate
There are gift cards available for purchase online. The gift cards may be purchased by anyone, but can only be redeemed at Vital Registration by one of the people listed above either at the walk-up counter or by mail. Click here for an application for heirloom birth certificates. The application requires Adobe Reader.
Please Note: Due to the additional time involved in making heirloom certificates, same-day service is not available at the Vital Registration's walk-in office.
Click Here for Gift Card Ordering Information
Click Here for the Heirloom Information from the Children's Trust Fund