Resources — Washington, D.C.

Updated: August 2002 • County Offices • Vital Records • Archives and Libraries • Helpful Web Sites • GenForum Message Boards • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia

 Vital Records

Birth and Death Records

Office has had death records since 1855 and birth records since 1874 but no death records were filed during the Civil War.

	Call (202) 442-9009 for information on record lookup fees. This will be a recorded message.
	Write to: 825 North Capitol Street NE 1st Floor, Room 1312 Washington, DC 20002

Marriage Records

Write to: The Superior Court of The District of Columbia Marriage Bureau & Special Services 500 Indiana Ave. NW, Rm4335 Washington, DC 20001 Telephone: (202) 879-4840

Divorce Records

For records since September 16, 1956, write to: District of Columbia Superior Court Divorce Decrees - Room 4485 500 Indiana Avenue N. W. Washington DC 20001-2141 Telephoe:(202) 879-1261

For records before September 16, 1956, write to: The United States District Court Files and Copies Branch, Room 1825-A 333 Constitution Avenue, N. W. Washington D. C. 20001-2802

 Archives and Libraries

They currently have wills, marriage records, photos, and maps.

Write to: District of Columbia Office of Public Records 1300 Naylor Court, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 Telephone: (202) 671-1105 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30, closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays