Birth Certificate in Washington

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Contact details from the official state/territory vital records page (CDC W2W used as mailing baseline where needed).

2201 Shannon Pl SEWashington DC 20020

202-442-9303

Mon–Tue	9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Thu–Fri	9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sat–Sun	Closed

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Contact details from the official state/territory vital records page (CDC W2W used as mailing baseline where needed).

2201 Shannon Pl SEWashington DC 20020

202-442-9303

Mon–Tue	9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Thu–Fri	9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sat–Sun	Closed

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Content last checked: 8/11/2026 · Washington offices