City guide · Vancouver, Washington · All details last checked Oct 29, 2026

Vancouver, Washington document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)

Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Vancouver, Washington (not Vancouver, British Columbia), using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.

Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries, Clark County, Clark County Public Health, the Washington courts, the Washington State Department of Health, the State of Washington, USPS, The UPS Store, the U.S. Department of State or any business named here. This page is general information. Hours and fees change, so call or check the source before you go.

Which offices serve Vancouver: the Clark County Auditor issues marriage licenses and records documents at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. ^[1]. Clark County Public Health issues birth and death certificates ^[2]. Apostilles come from the Washington Secretary of State ^[3].

Short version: every Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries location has a fax machine, and sending a fax is free; cardholders also get $3 of free printing and copying a week ^[4]. The locator lists 4 Vancouver passport facilities, all post offices ^[5]. Washington notaries may charge at most $15 per notarial act (statewide) ^[6]. A Clark County marriage license is $172 ^[1].

Printing, copying, scanning and fax

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRLibraries)

Free credit: a library card comes with a $3.00 credit each week for printing and copying ^[4].
Prices per page: letter and legal size are $0.10 black and white or $0.50 color; ledger (11x17) is $0.20 black and white or $1.00 color ^[4].
Paying: cards, tap-to-pay and cash ($1, $5 and $10 bills plus coins). Card payments put a temporary $5 authorization hold on your account ^[4].
Print from your own device: upload through the library's print page with your library account number, then release the job at any FVRLibraries print kiosk within 7 days ^[4].
Reference copies: even without a library account, you get 10 free black-and-white copies a day from reference materials (letter or legal); ask staff ^[4].
Scanning: the photocopiers scan in black and white or color for free, to a USB drive or an email address, and you don't need a library card ^[4].
Fax: all FVRLibraries locations have fax machines, and sending a fax is free. Ask staff to find the machine ^[4]. We didn't find whether you can receive faxes.

The UPS Store: it lists 7 locations in Vancouver: 2420 Columbia House Blvd, Suite 100, (360) 729-9092; 6715 NE 63rd Street, Ste. 103, (360) 694-2835; 7202 NE Hwy 99, Ste. 106, (360) 448-7090; 13504 NE 84th St., Ste. 103, (360) 882-4877; 808 SE Chkalov Dr, Ste. 3, (360) 314-4300; 720 SE 160th Ave, Ste. 103, (360) 298-7008; and 910 NE Tenney Rd, Suite 121, (360) 787-9947. Its city page says they offer packing, shipping, printing, shredding, notarizing, faxing and mailbox services ^[7]. We didn't find prices on the store pages.

See printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Vancouver

Library: we didn't find notary service on the FVRLibraries pages we checked.
The UPS Store: its Vancouver page lists notarizing ^[7]. We didn't find store notary prices; Washington's legal maximum is below.
Fees (statewide): Washington caps a notary's fee at $15 for witnessing or attesting a signature, taking an acknowledgment or a verification on oath or affirmation, certifying or attesting a copy, administering an oath or affirmation, or certifying that an event occurred. A remote notarial act can cost up to $25 ^[6][8]. A notary need not charge at all ^[9].
Extras (statewide): a notary may charge the actual cost of copies, and may charge a travel fee only if you agree to it in advance and are told it isn't required by law ^[6]. Washington's $15 cap matches Nevada's and is three times Idaho's $5.

Passports in Vancouver

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists 4 Vancouver facilities, all post offices ^[5]:

Facility	Address and phone	Passport hours (locator)	Photos
Vancouver Main Post Office (USPS)	2700 Caples Ave., Vancouver, WA 98661. 360-992-5055	Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (closed 1:30–2:30); Sat 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Listed as on site
Downtown Vancouver Post Office (USPS)	1211 Daniels St., Vancouver, WA 98666. 360-906-1075	Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (closed noon–1)	Listed as on site
Orchards Retail Station (USPS)	11909 NE 65th St., Vancouver, WA 98682. 360-719-7536	Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.	Not listed
Cascade Park Post Office (USPS)	304 SE Hearthwood Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98684. 360-992-5000	Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m.	Not listed

Appointments: the locator says to schedule at usps.com/scheduler for all four post offices ^[5].
County office: the locator lists no Clark County government passport office in Vancouver ^[5].
Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[10].
Faster service (national): the State Department's 1–3 business day return delivery is $26.87, for passport books only ^[11].

See the passport checklist and passport photo prices.

Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies

Birth and death certificates: Washington Department of Health (statewide)

State price: state law sets $25 for each certified or informational copy, whether it comes from the Department of Health (DOH) or a local registrar, and allows an extra fee for electronic payment ^[12].
Online or phone (VitalChek): from $40.50 a copy ($25 certificate, $8.50 VitalChek fee and $7 DOH processing fee), plus $3 if you choose online identity verification. DOH says these orders ship 3–7 business days after it receives them ^[13].
Mail: from $25 a copy, by check or money order to DOH, PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507 ^[13][14]. The DOH page gives two timelines: shipped within 6–8 weeks in one place, received within 8–10 weeks in another ^[13].
In person: DOH partners with local health departments, which may charge an extra fee; most of those orders are filled the same day ^[13]. The local office for this city is below.
Extras: the state order form lists heirloom birth certificates at $50 and an apostille at $15 ^[14].

Birth and death certificates in person: Clark County Public Health

Where: 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Building 17, 3rd floor, Suite A327, Vancouver, WA 98661. The lobby is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–noon and 12:30–3:45 p.m.; it's closed Tuesdays. Phone 564-397-8092 ^[2].
Price: the page says the first certified or non-certified birth certificate is $38.50, additional copies are $25 each, and there's a $10 order fee. Lobby orders through VitalChek add $3.50 per order; mail orders add $10 per order and take a cashier's check or money order only. Card fees are $2 for $0–50 and $2.95 for $50.01–100 ^[2].
Shipping: $5 by USPS, $15 by UPS 3-day and $40 next day ^[2].

Marriage licenses: Clark County Auditor

Where: the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Mail: PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Phone (564) 397-2208 ^[1].
Fee: $172 (effective July 27, 2025), paid by cash, card (with a convenience fee), cashier's check or money order. Personal checks aren't accepted ^[1].
Copies: certified copies are $3 for the first page and $1 for each additional page; non-certified copies are $1 a page ^[15]. In-person copy service is Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the 2nd floor Joint Lobby, 1300 Franklin St. ^[16]
Timing: Washington law requires a 3-day waiting period that can't be waived under any circumstances, including a court order. The license is valid for 60 days after the waiting period ^[1].

Recorded documents: Clark County Auditor

County fees: $303.50 for the first page of a standard document and $1 for each additional page, and $304.50 for a deed of trust ^[15].

Statewide law: RCW 36.18.010 sets the county auditor's base fees: $5 for the first page of a recorded document and $1 for each additional page, $3 for the first page of a certified copy and $1 for each additional page, $1 a page for noncertified copies and $8 an hour for record searches. Surcharges from other state laws are added on top ^[17], which is why the county fee above is much higher.

Court records: Clark County Clerk

County fees: certified copies are $5 for the first page and $1 for each page after, per document. Non-certified copies are 50 cents a page, mailed or emailed, and copies on an electronic storage medium are $5 extra. Copies from archived records dated before 1996 are on microfilm and may carry an additional $30 search fee ^[18].
Fees (statewide law): the superior court clerk charges $5 for the first page of a certified copy and $1 for each additional page, $2 for each additional seal when a copy is authenticated or exemplified, and 50 cents a page for a copy without a seal. A certificate is $2, and mailed copies cost postage plus a $2 handling fee ^[19].

Apostilles (statewide)

Who: Washington apostilles come from the Secretary of State, not the county ^[3]. Vital records must be apostilled by the state that issued them ^[3].
Fee: $15 per document; a document can be more than one page. Pay by check or money order to "Secretary of State" ^[3][20].
Timing: standard processing typically takes 7–10 business days. Expedited processing is $100 extra for each 10 documents and takes 2–3 business days ^[3].
Same day in person: at the Tumwater office or the newer Cheney (Eastern Washington) location, for $150 extra for the first 10 documents and $100 for each additional 10. Cheney offers same-day service only, and visits there are recorded ^[3]. The expedited and same-day fees both appear on the current apostille page, so both are listed here ^[3].
Cheney office: 960 Washington St., Cheney, WA 99004, open Monday–Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and closed Thursdays. It provides same-day service only and can't receive mail ^[21].
Tumwater office: 243 Israel Rd. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501, open Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. The page says this address "can only receive overnight deliveries by a commercial carrier." The same-day cutoff is 30 minutes before closing. Phone 360-725-0377 ^[21].
By mail: send the request form to PO Box 40228, Olympia, WA 98504-0234 ^[20]. Documents come back by first-class mail unless you include a prepaid, traceable label ^[3]. See the apostille guide.

More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.

Money orders

USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order ^[22]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

Free events: we didn't find an upcoming free document shred event on the official pages we checked for this guide.
The UPS Store: its Vancouver page lists shredding ^[7]. We didn't find prices.

For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

Can I send a fax for free in Vancouver, WA?

Yes. All FVRLibraries locations have fax machines, and sending a fax is free ^[4].

Where can I apply for a passport in Vancouver, WA?

At the Vancouver Main, Downtown Vancouver, Orchards or Cascade Park post offices; schedule at usps.com/scheduler ^[5].

What does a notary cost in Washington?

At most $15 per notarial act, or $25 for a remote notarial act, plus copy costs and any travel fee you agree to in advance (statewide) ^[6].

Where do I get a marriage license?

From the Clark County Auditor at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The license is $172, and personal checks aren't accepted ^[1]. Washington's 3-day waiting period can't be waived ^[1].

Where do I get a birth certificate in Vancouver, WA?

At Clark County Public Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Building 17; the lobby is closed Tuesdays ^[2]. The Washington State Department of Health also takes orders (statewide) ^[13].

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.

Clark County Auditor, "Marriage license": clark.wa.gov/auditor/marriage-license (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Clark County Public Health, "Birth and death certificates": clark.wa.gov/public-health/birth-and-death-certificates (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Washington Secretary of State, "Apostilles Services Information Resource Page": sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/apostilles-services-information-resource-page (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries, "Print, Copy, Scan & Fax": fvrl.org/access-services/print-copy-scan-fax (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Washington): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Washington Administrative Code, "WAC 308-30-220, Notary fees": app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=308-30-220 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
The UPS Store, "The UPS Store Locations in Vancouver, Washington": locations.theupsstore.com/wa/vancouver (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Washington State Department of Licensing, "Laws and rules for notaries public": dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/notaries-public/laws-and-rules-notaries-public (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Revised Code of Washington, "RCW 42.45.170, Fees": app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.45.170 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
U.S. Department of State, passport fees page (Last Updated March 19, 2026): travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/fees.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Revised Code of Washington, "RCW 70.58A.560, Fees": app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.58A.560 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Washington State Department of Health, "Ordering a Vital Record": doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Washington State Department of Health, "Birth Certificate Order Form" (PDF): doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-07/422-182-BirthCertificateOrderForm.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Clark County Auditor, "Recording fee sheet" (PDF, effective July 27, 2025): clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-07/recording-fee-sheet-07-27-2025.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Clark County Auditor, "Copy request": clark.wa.gov/auditor/copy-request (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Revised Code of Washington, "RCW 36.18.010, Auditor's fees": app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.18.010 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Clark County Clerk, "Access records": clark.wa.gov/clerk/access-records (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Revised Code of Washington, "RCW 36.18.016, Revenue collected under RCW 36.18.020 and other fees": app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.18.016 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Washington Secretary of State, "Apostilles request form" (PDF, 6.2025): sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/6.2025%20-%20Apostilles%20request%20form.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Washington Secretary of State, "Corporations and Charities: Contact us": sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/contact-us (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)

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