Death Related Records/Permits | Portsmouth Health Department
Death Related Records/Permits
1701 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Hours
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday:
9 am – 11:30 am.
(last intake at 11:00 am & no more than 3 requests will be accepted from the individual at 11 am)
Closed for lunch 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
12:30 pm – 3 pm
(last intake at 2:30 pm & no more than 3 requests will be accepted from the individual at 2:30pm)
Open Thursdays:
12:30 pm – 3 pm
(last intake at 2:30 pm & no more than 3 requests will be accepted from the individual at 2:30pm)
To access this service, contact:
757-393-8585
Voice·
Main Line
757-393-5340
Voice·
WIC
Application process
Portsmouth Health Department maintains death certificates on deaths that occurred in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia only
Application for Certification of a Vital Record and ID Requirements Form (Requires Adobe Acrobat)
Who can request a Death Certificate?
Mother/Father
Adult – Sister/Brother
Court Appointed Guardian
Husband/Wife
Adult Child
Funeral Directors and legal representative of family
Beneficiary named on a policy
Service area
Portsmouth City County, VA
Providing organization
Virginia Department of Health
