Find Birth Records in Campbell County

Campbell County birth records are official state documents maintained by the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records in Richmond. The county was established in 1782 in central Virginia, with Rustburg as its county seat. Campbell County wraps around the independent city of Lynchburg on three sides, and records for the two jurisdictions are maintained separately. Certified birth certificates for births in Campbell County are available from the state by mail, online, or in person. The Central Virginia Health District and the courthouse in Rustburg provide local assistance for residents seeking birth certificates and historical records.

Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk

The Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk maintains marriage licenses, land records, probate records, and court files from 1782. The clerk does not issue certified birth certificates. For births from June 14, 1912 to the present, contact the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records in Richmond. The courthouse holds historical birth and death registers from the 1853-1896 period on microfilm. These are the primary official source for Campbell County births from that era.

Campbell County surrounds the city of Lynchburg on the north, east, and south. If you are researching a birth and are unsure whether it occurred in Campbell County or within Lynchburg city limits, check both records. The city and county are legally separate, with their own circuit court clerks and independent record lines. The Campbell County courthouse is in Rustburg, south of Lynchburg on Route 501.

The Campbell County courthouse in Rustburg maintains land, marriage, probate, and court records from 1782 that are used alongside birth registers for Campbell County genealogical research.

Central Virginia Health District Birth Records

The Central Virginia Health District serves Campbell County along with Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, and the city of Lynchburg. The district's main office is in Lynchburg. Staff can provide birth certificate application forms and guidance on submitting requests to the state. The district does not issue certified birth certificates directly. Applications go to the Office of Vital Records in Richmond.

The Central Virginia Health District also provides immunizations, maternal health programs, family planning, and other public health services. For Campbell County residents who prefer handling paperwork locally, the Lynchburg health district office on Alleghany Avenue is a convenient option for picking up application forms and getting questions answered.

Campbell County Birth Records History

Campbell County was established in 1782 from Bedford County. Virginia's statewide birth registration law took effect in 1853. Campbell County birth registers from 1853 to 1896 are on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. For births before 1782, Bedford County records are the appropriate starting point. For events between 1782 and 1853, before formal registration, church records, estate inventories, and family Bibles are the main sources.

Virginia ended registration in 1896. From 1897 through June 13, 1912, no statewide birth records exist. Campbell County, being adjacent to Lynchburg, has some access to local newspaper birth announcements from Lynchburg papers from this period. Church records from Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations in the Rustburg area are also useful alternatives for the gap years.

Statewide registration resumed June 14, 1912. Records have been continuous since then. The Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, while in an independent city, serves as a genealogy resource for the broader central Virginia region including Campbell County and holds local history materials, city directories, and access to databases.

Fees and How to Request a Campbell County Birth Certificate

All certified birth certificates for Campbell County births are issued by the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records. The fee is $12 per copy under Virginia Code Title 32.1. Online orders can be placed through the state system or through VitalChek. Mail applications go to P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, Virginia 23218-1000. Walk-in service is at 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Under Virginia Code Section 32.1-272, select DMV locations can also provide certified birth certificate copies.

Birth records in Virginia are restricted for 100 years. Eligible requesters include the person named, parents, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent. Valid photo identification is required.

Nearby Counties

Campbell County surrounds the independent city of Lynchburg and borders several central Virginia counties.