1. Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates)

    You may order Vital Records (Death and Birth Certificates) in person from Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Department or online through VitalCheckIf you have any questions about the ordering process, please give us a call at (360) 740-1223. Payment Options Death and Birth certificates can be ordered in person at the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Department Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. If you request "Same Day Service", there will be a $5.00 charge.New Vital Records Law went into effect on January 1, 2021, for ordering birth or death certificates.Only individuals with a specific relationship to the …


    Public Health - March 30, 2016, 3:28 p.m.

  2. What to expect after you submit a request

    Within five business days after the receipt of a request, the County Records Officer and/or representatives will do one or more of the following:Make requested records available for inspection or copyingAcknowledge the receipt of the request and provide a reasonable estimate of when requested records will be available.Seek clarification of unclear requests.Deny the request and cite the legal exemption.The day the request is received does not count as one of the five (5) days. Weekends and holidays observed by the agency are also excluded in the calculation. If the requester has not received a response from the agency within five …


    Public Records - April 16, 2018, 2:20 p.m.

  3. Public Records Request

    For Public Records requests please click the link below to launch the records portal.Launch Records Portal


    Assessor - May 4, 2018, 1:45 p.m.

  4. Food Safety Posters

    https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/public-health-system-resources-and-services/local-health-resources-and-tools/food-safety


    Environmental Health - Jan. 6, 2015, 12:23 p.m.

  5. Career Opportunities

    Public Safety Telecommunications Officer-911 Dispatcher Apply Here Public Safety Telecommunications Officer


    911 Communications - Jan. 7, 2021, 12:51 p.m.

  6. 24 Hour Disease Reporting Line

    Thank you for working with us to protect the health of the community. Report a Notifiable Condition To report non-immediately reportable conditions (24 hours a day) call (360) 740-1275 to leave a message or fax a report to (360) 740-1472. For immediately-reportable conditions during business hours call (360) 740-1223 and ask staff to connect you with Communicable Disease staff. To report immediately and 24-hour reportable conditions or a public health emergency after business hours, call (360) 740-1105 and ask staff to locate the Health Officer. If no one is available with Lewis County Public Health and condition is immediately notifiable …


    Public Health - May 8, 2009, 3:13 p.m.

  7. Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The LC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, and …


    Community Development - Dec. 23, 2016, 1:21 p.m.

  8. FAQ's

    What are noxious weeds? "Noxious weed" is the traditional, legal term for invasive, non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive, and difficult to control or eliminate. Noxious weeds can include non-native grasses, flowering plants, shrubs, and even trees. Noxious weeds can also include aquatic plants. Many noxious weeds started out as ornamental plants that eventually escaped the garden setting, while others were accidentally introduced through human travel and trade. Regardless of how they got to Washington State, all noxious weeds pose a serious threat to our economy, agriculture, local ecosystems, and wildlife habitats. Some noxious weeds are toxic to humans …


    Weed Control - April 12, 2016, 1:22 p.m.

  9. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 11/10/2025Staff Report: Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Nov. 3, 2025, 3:10 p.m.

  10. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials will be posted 24 hours in advance of the meeting.


    Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:11 a.m.