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Each row links to the official source we checked.", "publisher": "Plan Before You Die", "rows": [ { "additional_copy_cents": 600, "certified_note": "The search fee includes one certified copy when the record is found.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "AL", "county_note": "Any Alabama county health department can issue an Alabama certified death certificate.", "eligibility": "Restricted records under 25 years are available to listed family members, documented grandchildren, estate or family representatives, and the informant. Older records are public.", "eligibility_quote": "Death certificates less than 25 years old may be obtained by the following persons, upon payment of the proper fee: Mother or father of person named on certificate Husband or wife of person named on certificate Son or daughter of person named on certificate Sister or brother of person named on certificate Grandchild of person named on certificate when demonstrating entitlement Legal representative of family or estate Informant listed on death certificate as providing information", "fact_slugs": "s05-al-copy-fees; s05-al-county-issue; s05-al-eligible-requesters; s05-al-issuing-office; s05-al-mail-time; s05-al-older-records; s05-al-online-vendors", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for a certified death record.", "fee_conditions": "Additional copies are of the same record in the same order. Search fees are nonrefundable. Expedited and online-vendor fees are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Alabama", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Alabama Center for Health Statistics", "official_url": "https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/Campaign?site=2&clickid=600386559116115970\", \"facts\": [\"s05-al-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html", "processing_time": "State mail about 7 to 10 days. County offices can issue most copies while waiting.", "publishers": "Alabama Department of Public Health", "source_provenance": "s05-al-copy-fees | Alabama Department of Public Health | https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-al-county-issue | Alabama Department of Public Health | https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-al-eligible-requesters | Alabama Department of Public Health | https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-al-issuing-office | Alabama Department of Public Health | https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-al-mail-time | Alabama Department of Public Health | https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/chambers/vital-records.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-al-older-records | Alabama Department of Public Health | https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-al-online-vendors | Alabama Department of Public Health | https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/chambers/vital-records.html; https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/death-certificates.html" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2500, "certified_note": "Certified death records and public-record white copies are different products.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "AK", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Listed spouse, listed parents, children and siblings can apply with required relationship documents. Public Advocacy and documented attorneys or agencies have separate rules.", "eligibility_quote": "Spouse listed on the certificate. Parent(s) listed on the death certificate. Child(ren) of decedent. Sibling of decedent. Attorneys & Government Agencies must have a letter on their letterhead stating who they represent and why the record is needed. Supporting original certified or notarized documentation must be provided. Alaska Vital Records will determine entitlement.", "fact_slugs": "s05-ak-copy-fees; s05-ak-eligible-requesters; s05-ak-issuing-office; s05-ak-online-vendors; s05-ak-public-advocacy-request; s05-ak-public-record-copy; s05-ak-regular-mail", "fee_basis": "Standard certified state mail order.", "fee_conditions": "Same record, ordered at the same time. Regular mail has no charge; priority shipping and online service cost more.", "first_copy_cents": 3000, "informational_note": "A public-record white copy applies to deaths more than 50 years before the application.", "jurisdiction": "Alaska", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Health Analytics and Vital Records", "official_url": "https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/vital-records-orders/", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ak-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://health.alaska.gov/media/bp1dn2g4/death_form_v042026.pdf", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Alaska Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ak-copy-fees | Alaska Department of Health | https://health.alaska.gov/media/bp1dn2g4/death_form_v042026.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ak-eligible-requesters | Alaska Department of Health | https://health.alaska.gov/media/bp1dn2g4/death_form_v042026.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ak-issuing-office | Alaska Department of Health | https://health.alaska.gov/media/bp1dn2g4/death_form_v042026.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ak-online-vendors | Alaska Department of Health | https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/vital-records-orders/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ak-public-advocacy-request | Alaska Department of Health | https://health.alaska.gov/media/bp1dn2g4/death_form_v042026.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ak-public-record-copy | Alaska Department of Health | https://health.alaska.gov/media/bp1dn2g4/death_form_v042026.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ak-regular-mail | Alaska Department of Health | https://health.alaska.gov/media/bp1dn2g4/death_form_v042026.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/vital-records-orders/; https://health.alaska.gov/media/bp1dn2g4/death_form_v042026.pdf" }, { "additional_copy_cents": null, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "AZ", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Not published", "eligibility_quote": "Not published", "fact_slugs": "s05-az-issuing-office", "fee_basis": "Not published", "fee_conditions": "Not published", "first_copy_cents": null, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Arizona", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Arizona Department of Health Services", "official_url": "https://www.azdhs.gov/policy-intergovernmental-affairs/vital-records/index.php", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": null, "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Arizona Department of Health Services", "source_provenance": "s05-az-issuing-office | Arizona Department of Health Services | https://www.azdhs.gov/policy-intergovernmental-affairs/vital-records/index.php | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.azdhs.gov/policy-intergovernmental-affairs/vital-records/index.php" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 800, "certified_note": "Mail requests are for a certified copy.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "AR", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "The office lists mother, qualifying father, child, spouse, grandchild, maternal grandparents, informant, funeral home and documented beneficiary.", "eligibility_quote": "Death Records Mother Father (if named on birth certificate) Child Spouse Grandchild Maternal Grandparents of deceased Informant Funeral Home Beneficiary (with proper documentation)", "fact_slugs": "s05-ar-copy-fees; s05-ar-eligible-requesters; s05-ar-issuing-office; s05-ar-mail-order; s05-ar-mail-time", "fee_basis": "Standard certified state mail order.", "fee_conditions": "Same record and same order. Online processing and identity fees and expedited shipping are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 1000, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Arkansas", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Arkansas Department of Health", "official_url": "https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-death-records/", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-death-records/", "processing_time": "Mail processing 10 to 14 days, plus delivery time.", "publishers": "Arkansas Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ar-copy-fees | Arkansas Department of Health | https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-death-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ar-eligible-requesters | Arkansas Department of Health | https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Eligible_Individuals_for_Birth_and_or_Death_Certificates.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ar-issuing-office | Arkansas Department of Health | https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-death-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ar-mail-order | Arkansas Department of Health | https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-death-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ar-mail-time | Arkansas Department of Health | https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-death-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/certificates-records/order-death-records/; https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Eligible_Individuals_for_Birth_and_or_Death_Certificates.pdf" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2600, "certified_note": "Authorized copies can establish identity. A notarized sworn statement is required.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "CA", "county_note": "Copies can be obtained in person from the county where the death was registered.", "eligibility": "The office lists authorized-applicant categories for vital-record copies. Its quoted adoption clause concerns birth records. Read the informational-copy note for other formats.", "eligibility_quote": "Authorized Copy California law defines individuals who can obtain an authorized copy of a birth, death, and marriage certificate as: The registrant or a parent, legal guardian, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant. A party entitled to receive the record as a result of court order or an attorney or licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record in order to comply with the requirements of Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code. (Please include a copy of the court order.) A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business. (Companies representing a government agency must provide authorization from the government agency. Any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate (Include a copy of the power of attorney or documentation identifying you as executor.) An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate. Any agent or employee of a funeral establishment who acts within the course and scope of employment and on behalf of persons specified in HSC § 7100 (a) (1)-(8). Surviving next of kin (As specified in HSC § 7100).", "fact_slugs": "s05-ca-2026-fee-revision; s05-ca-authorized-copy; s05-ca-authorized-requesters; s05-ca-copy-fees; s05-ca-copy-time; s05-ca-county-issue; s05-ca-full-authorized-requesters; s05-ca-informational-copy; s05-ca-issuing-office; s05-ca-mail-only-change", "fee_basis": "CDPH-VR standard certified copy by mail, per-copy schedule.", "fee_conditions": "State fees differ from some county fees. A notarized sworn statement is required for an authorized copy. Direct CDPH applications are mail-only.", "first_copy_cents": 2600, "informational_note": "Informational copies are also certified, but cannot establish identity and bear a warning legend.", "jurisdiction": "California", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "California Department of Public Health Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Death-Records.aspx", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Death-Records.aspx", "processing_time": "State certified-copy requests average 4 to 6 weeks from receipt. County turnaround and fees differ.", "publishers": "California Department of Public Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ca-2026-fee-revision | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Fees.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-authorized-copy | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Authorized-Copy-vs--Informational-Copy.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-authorized-requesters | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Authorized-Copy-vs--Informational-Copy.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-copy-fees | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Death-Records.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-copy-time | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Processing-Times.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-county-issue | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Death-Records.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-full-authorized-requesters | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Authorized-Copy-vs--Informational-Copy.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-informational-copy | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Authorized-Copy-vs--Informational-Copy.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-issuing-office | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Death-Records.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ca-mail-only-change | California Department of Public Health | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Obtaining-Certified-Copies-Online.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Authorized-Copy-vs--Informational-Copy.aspx; https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Obtaining-Certified-Copies-Online.aspx; https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Fees.aspx; https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Death-Records.aspx; https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Processing-Times.aspx" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2000, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "CO", "county_note": "The state lists local Vital Records offices as additional places to obtain birth and death copies.", "eligibility": "Proof of relationship or direct and tangible legal interest and identification is required.", "eligibility_quote": "Proof of your relationship or direct and tangible interest is required. Applicants must submit proof of their relationship or documentation to establish their legal interest in obtaining vital records (e.g., birth or marriage certificates, certified court orders, insurance policies).", "fact_slugs": "s05-co-copy-fees; s05-co-eligible-requesters; s05-co-issuing-office; s05-co-local-offices; s05-co-online-vendors; s05-co-regular-mail", "fee_basis": "Standard certified state mail copy, fee schedule effectiveJanuary 1, 2026.", "fee_conditions": "Additional copies ordered at the same time. Regular mail has no charge. Card convenience, express shipping and online service may add fees.", "first_copy_cents": 2500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Colorado", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics", "official_url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/order-certificate-now", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://cdphe.colorado.gov/order-certificate-now\", \"facts\": [\"s05-co-online-vendors\"], \"office_published_url\": \"http://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"office_listing\": true}, {\"name\": \"GoCertificates\", \"url\": \"https://cdphe.colorado.gov/order-certificate-now\", \"facts\": [\"s05-co-online-vendors\"], \"office_published_url\": \"http://www.gocertificates.com/new/Index.aspx\", \"office_listing\": true}]", "order_url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/order-certificate-now", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment", "source_provenance": "s05-co-copy-fees | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1POQTDPVLqteFe2rdx59mnLAOyca4ZA3A | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-co-eligible-requesters | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vital-records-identification-and-eligibility-documentation-and-requirements | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-co-issuing-office | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1POQTDPVLqteFe2rdx59mnLAOyca4ZA3A | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-co-local-offices | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/order-certificate-now | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-co-online-vendors | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/order-certificate-now | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-co-regular-mail | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1POQTDPVLqteFe2rdx59mnLAOyca4ZA3A | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/order-certificate-now; https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vital-records-identification-and-eligibility-documentation-and-requirements; https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1POQTDPVLqteFe2rdx59mnLAOyca4ZA3A" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2000, "certified_note": "The copy can omit the Social Security number when the requester is not eligible for it.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "CT", "county_note": "Orders can go to the town where the event occurred or the State Vital Records Office.", "eligibility": "Anyone at least 18 may buy a certified copy. Access to the Social Security number is restricted to spouse or next of kin with proof.", "eligibility_quote": "A certified copy of a Connecticut death certificate may be purchased for a fee by anyone at least 18 years old. Note that the decedent's social security number can only be accessed by the decedent's spouse or next of kin.", "fact_slugs": "s05-ct-copy-fees; s05-ct-eligible-requesters; s05-ct-issuing-office; s05-ct-online-vendors; s05-ct-state-time; s05-ct-town-issue; s05-ct-veteran-waiver", "fee_basis": "State-issued certified death copy by mail, each copy.", "fee_conditions": "Eligible veteran-family requests may receive one fee-waived copy. Online processing and shipping charges are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 2000, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Connecticut", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "State Vital Records Office", "official_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/vital-records/death-certificates?language=en_US", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ct-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/vital-records/death-certificates?language=en_US", "processing_time": "State processing varies and can take up to 12 weeks; town requests are generally faster.", "publishers": "Connecticut Department of Public Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ct-copy-fees | Connecticut Department of Public Health | https://portal.ct.gov//DPH/Vital-Records/How-to-Obtain-a-Record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ct-eligible-requesters | Connecticut Department of Public Health | https://portal.ct.gov/dph/vital-records/death-certificates?language=en_US | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ct-issuing-office | Connecticut Department of Public Health | https://portal.ct.gov//DPH/Vital-Records/How-to-Obtain-a-Record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ct-online-vendors | Connecticut Department of Public Health | https://portal.ct.gov//DPH/Vital-Records/How-to-Obtain-a-Record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ct-state-time | Connecticut Department of Public Health | https://portal.ct.gov//DPH/Vital-Records/How-to-Obtain-a-Record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ct-town-issue | Connecticut Department of Public Health | https://portal.ct.gov//DPH/Vital-Records/How-to-Obtain-a-Record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ct-veteran-waiver | Connecticut Department of Public Health | https://portal.ct.gov/dph/vital-records/death-certificates?language=en_US | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://portal.ct.gov//DPH/Vital-Records/How-to-Obtain-a-Record; https://portal.ct.gov/dph/vital-records/death-certificates?language=en_US" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2500, "certified_note": "The application is for a certified Delaware death copy.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "DE", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Application lists current spouse, child, parent, documented legal guardian, genealogy with proof and authorized representatives. Other family relationships need office confirmation.", "eligibility_quote": "RELATIONSHIP TO THE PERSON WHOSE DEATH CERTIFICATE YOU ARE REQUESTING (PLEASE CHECK ONE BOX) My current husband or wife* My child My parent* Other* ______________________________ (Specify familial relationship) I am the legal guardian (court order required) Genealogy (proof required) I am the authorized agent, attorney or legal representative of the person listed in 1-5 options", "fact_slugs": "s05-de-application-requesters; s05-de-copy-fees; s05-de-issuing-office; s05-de-online-vendors", "fee_basis": "State mail application, $25 per copy.", "fee_conditions": "The fee is retained for a search if the record is not found. Online vendor service charges are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 2500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Delaware", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Statistics", "official_url": "https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/sections/ehdishome/vitalstats/", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-de-online-vendors\"]}, {\"name\": \"GoCertificates\", \"url\": \"https://www.gocertificates.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-de-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://dhss.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/dph/pdf/death24.pdf", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Delaware Health and Social Services, Office of Vital Statistics", "source_provenance": "s05-de-application-requesters | Delaware Health and Social Services, Office of Vital Statistics | https://dhss.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/dph/pdf/death24.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-de-copy-fees | Delaware Health and Social Services, Office of Vital Statistics | https://dhss.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/dph/pdf/death24.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-de-issuing-office | Delaware Health and Social Services, Office of Vital Statistics | https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/sections/ehdishome/vitalstats/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-de-online-vendors | Delaware Health and Social Services, Office of Vital Statistics | https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/sections/ehdishome/vitalstats/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/sections/ehdishome/vitalstats/; https://dhss.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/dph/pdf/death24.pdf" }, { "additional_copy_cents": null, "certified_note": "Recent records require legal entitlement and personal documentation. Records become public after 75 years.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "DC", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "The office lists family relationships, documented legal interests and authorized applicants. Each category has its own proof requirements.", "eligibility_quote": "However, you ARE entitled if you are a: Spouse You must be named as a spouse on the death certificate. Domestic partner You must be named as a domestic partner on the death certificate. Parent You must be named as a parent on the death certificate. Adult child, Adult Grandchild or sibling You need to have the stated relationship supported by actual certified birth records and provide the actual certificate for births outside of the District of Columbia.* Grandparent You need to have the stated relationship supported by actual certified birth records and provide the actual certificate for births outside of the District of Columbia.* Legal guardian You need an original copy of the court order (with a seal) naming you as guardian. Legal representative You need a copy of the retainer agreement, bar card AND a typed letter on the firm’s letterhead authorizing retrieval of this document. Law enforcement You need the DC Superior Court subpoena or other documents ordering issuance AND your unexpired work ID with a photo. Interested party You need proof of tangible interest (that the need for the certificate is related to personal or property rights) or legal need (court, insurance, or estate settlement documents).", "fact_slugs": "s05-dc-copy-fee; s05-dc-eligible-requesters; s05-dc-full-eligible-requesters; s05-dc-issuing-office; s05-dc-order-methods; s05-dc-record-access", "fee_basis": "Office fee schedule lists a death certificate at $18. Additional-copy pricing is not explicit.", "fee_conditions": "Not published", "first_copy_cents": 1800, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "District of Columbia", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "DC Health Vital Records Division", "official_url": "https://dchealth.dc.gov//service/death-certificates", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://dchealth.dc.gov//service/death-certificates", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "DC Health", "source_provenance": "s05-dc-copy-fee | DC Health | https://dchealth.dc.gov/page/vital-records-fee-schedule-html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-dc-eligible-requesters | DC Health | https://dchealth.dc.gov//service/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-dc-full-eligible-requesters | DC Health | https://dchealth.dc.gov//service/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-dc-issuing-office | DC Health | https://dchealth.dc.gov//service/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-dc-order-methods | DC Health | https://dchealth.dc.gov//service/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-dc-record-access | DC Health | https://dchealth.dc.gov//service/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://dchealth.dc.gov//service/death-certificates; https://dchealth.dc.gov/page/vital-records-fee-schedule-html" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 400, "certified_note": "Public copies omit cause of death and redact Social Security number digits. Restricted copies require eligibility.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "FL", "county_note": "Local county health departments can provide deaths from 2009 onward, with varying county fees.", "eligibility": "Any adult can order a certified copy without cause of death. Recent cause-of-death copies require listed family, documented interest, representation or court authority.", "eligibility_quote": "Any person of legal age (18 or over) may apply for a certified copy of a death record without the cause of death. Death records less than 50 years old with the cause of death and full social security number are confidential and may only be issued to: Decedent’s spouse or parent Decedent’s child, grandchild or sibling, if of legal age (18) Any person who provides a will, insurance policy or other document that demonstrates his or her interest in the estate Any person who provides documentation that he or she is acting on behalf of any of the above-named persons By court order", "fact_slugs": "s05-fl-copy-fees; s05-fl-county-issue; s05-fl-eligible-requesters; s05-fl-issuing-office; s05-fl-mail-handling; s05-fl-mail-time; s05-fl-online-vendors", "fee_basis": "Standard Bureau of Vital Statistics mail order, for a known calendar year.", "fee_conditions": "The $5 search includes one copy. Additional copies cost $4. Mail shipping and handling adds $1. Rush, extra search years and vendor service fees are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Florida", "listed_surcharges": "[{\"kind\": \"per-order\", \"amount_cents\": 100, \"label\": \"Shipping and handling\", \"facts\": [\"s05-fl-mail-handling\"], \"scope\": \"Standard Bureau of Vital Statistics mail order, for a known calendar year.\"}]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics", "official_url": "https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/v/?click_id=1043709647435399170&ppc=0\", \"facts\": [\"s05-fl-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/", "processing_time": "Deaths from 2009 onward normally take 3 to 5 business days, excluding shipping. Earlier records need more processing.", "publishers": "Florida Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-fl-copy-fees | Florida Department of Health | https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-fl-county-issue | Florida Department of Health | https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-fl-eligible-requesters | Florida Department of Health | https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-fl-issuing-office | Florida Department of Health | https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-fl-mail-handling | Florida Department of Health | https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-fl-mail-time | Florida Department of Health | https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-fl-online-vendors | Florida Department of Health | https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/death-certificates/" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 500, "certified_note": "Certified copies are restricted; the public may order plain-paper redacted copies.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "GA", "county_note": "County vital-records offices may hold older death records and may be contacted directly.", "eligibility": "Certified copies require a direct and tangible interest, including primary family or family legal representatives.", "eligibility_quote": "Certified death certificates are available to requestors having a direct and tangible interest to the decedent, including primary family members or legal representatives of the family.", "fact_slugs": "s05-ga-copy-fees; s05-ga-county-records; s05-ga-eligible-requesters; s05-ga-issuing-office; s05-ga-mail-time; s05-ga-online-vendors; s05-ga-public-paper-copy", "fee_basis": "State standard mail certified-copy schedule.", "fee_conditions": "The state mail schedule applies. Online vendor and ROVER charges differ. Search fees are nonrefundable once service is provided.", "first_copy_cents": 2500, "informational_note": "Public requesters can receive a plain-paper copy with the Social Security number redacted.", "jurisdiction": "Georgia", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Georgia Office of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/death", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/georgia/georgia-department-of-public-health?lp=1&click_id=578150035955974146&ppc=0\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ga-online-vendors\"]}, {\"name\": \"GO Certificates\", \"url\": \"https://www.gocertificates.com/new/Georgia.aspx\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ga-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/death", "processing_time": "State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks.", "publishers": "Georgia Department of Public Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ga-copy-fees | Georgia Department of Public Health | https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/fees | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ga-county-records | Georgia Department of Public Health | https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ga-eligible-requesters | Georgia Department of Public Health | https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ga-issuing-office | Georgia Department of Public Health | https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords/how-do-i-order-georgia-birth-and-death-records-online | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ga-mail-time | Georgia Department of Public Health | https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ga-online-vendors | Georgia Department of Public Health | https://dph.georgia.gov/order-certificate-online | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ga-public-paper-copy | Georgia Department of Public Health | https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords/how-do-i-order-georgia-birth-and-death-records-online | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords/how-do-i-order-georgia-birth-and-death-records-online; https://dph.georgia.gov/order-certificate-online; https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/death; https://dph.georgia.gov/ways-request-vital-record/fees" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 400, "certified_note": "Certified copies require direct and tangible interest.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "HI", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "A direct and tangible interest is required. Categories include spouse, parents, descendants, common-ancestor relatives, guardians, representatives and specific documented interests.", "eligibility_quote": "A certified copy of a vital record (death certificate, divorce certificate, birth certificate, or marriage certificate) is issued only to an applicant who has a direct and tangible interest in the record.", "fact_slugs": "s05-hi-administration-block-fee; s05-hi-copy-fees; s05-hi-eligible-requesters; s05-hi-issuing-office; s05-hi-order-methods", "fee_basis": "Standard certified state mail copy, with a separate administration charge.", "fee_conditions": "Additional copies are of the same copy, ordered together. Add $2.50 for each block of up to 5 copies. Other optional delivery charges are not included.", "first_copy_cents": 1000, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Hawaii", "listed_surcharges": "[{\"kind\": \"per-block\", \"amount_cents\": 250, \"block_size\": 5, \"label\": \"Administration fee\", \"facts\": [\"s05-hi-administration-block-fee\"], \"scope\": \"All orders up to 5 certificates; another $2.50 for each additional increment up to 5 copies.\"}]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Health Status Monitoring, Issuance/Vital Statistics Section", "official_url": "https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/-death-certificates/", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://vitrec.ehawaii.gov/vitalrecords/", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Hawaii Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-hi-administration-block-fee | Hawaii Department of Health | https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/-death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-hi-copy-fees | Hawaii Department of Health | https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/-death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-hi-eligible-requesters | Hawaii Department of Health | https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/-death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-hi-issuing-office | Hawaii Department of Health | https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/-death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-hi-order-methods | Hawaii Department of Health | https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/-death-certificates/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/-death-certificates/" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1600, "certified_note": "Confidential copies require documented eligibility and identification.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "ID", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Direct and tangible interest is required. Immediate family, legal representatives or documented property-right requesters may qualify.", "eligibility_quote": "To receive a certified copy, you must have “direct and tangible interest” in the record. Only the individual named on the certificate, their immediate family, their legal representatives, or individuals who can show the record is needed to claim a property right may request legally confidential certificates.", "fact_slugs": "s05-id-copy-fee; s05-id-eligible-requesters; s05-id-issuing-office; s05-id-online-vendors; s05-id-standard-time", "fee_basis": "Standard certified death copy by mail, per-copy fee.", "fee_conditions": "Not published", "first_copy_cents": 1600, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Idaho", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Idaho Bureau of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/order-record", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-id-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/order-record", "processing_time": "Standard non-rush copy orders take 3 to 5 weeks after a complete order arrives, excluding mailing.", "publishers": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare", "source_provenance": "s05-id-copy-fee | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/processing-times-and-fees-1 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-id-eligible-requesters | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/order-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-id-issuing-office | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/order-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-id-online-vendors | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/order-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-id-standard-time | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/processing-times-and-fees-1 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/order-record; https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records/processing-times-and-fees-1" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 400, "certified_note": "The long-form certified copy is accepted for legal use.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "IL", "county_note": "For records before 1916, contact the county clerk where the death occurred.", "eligibility": "Personal or property-right interest is required. Nonrelatives need a requesting-office or agency letter or document.", "eligibility_quote": "Death records are not public records and are only available to those who have a personal or property right interest (“property right” is defined as something that it is owned, tangible such as a car title or a property deed) with the decedent. If you are not a relative of the deceased person, a letter or document from the office or agency that needs the death certificate must accompany the request.", "fact_slugs": "s05-il-certified-purpose; s05-il-county-records; s05-il-eligible-requesters; s05-il-issuing-office; s05-il-long-form-copy-fees; s05-il-mail-time; s05-il-online-vendors; s05-il-uncertified-copy", "fee_basis": "State standard certified long-form copy by mail. Short forms have a different fee.", "fee_conditions": "The fee basis is the long form. The state also lists short-form and genealogical products with different fees. Online handling and shipping charges are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 1900, "informational_note": "Uncertified copies are for genealogy or research and cannot be used for legal purposes.", "jurisdiction": "Illinois", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records.html", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/illinois/illinois-dept-of-public-health?click_id=567735461817679874&ppc=0\", \"facts\": [\"s05-il-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records/obtain-death-certificate.html", "processing_time": "Regular state mail requests take approximately 12 weeks from receipt.", "publishers": "Illinois Department of Public Health", "source_provenance": "s05-il-certified-purpose | Illinois Department of Public Health | https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-il-county-records | Illinois Department of Public Health | https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/forms/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records/death-record-application-082026.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-il-eligible-requesters | Illinois Department of Public Health | https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-il-issuing-office | Illinois Department of Public Health | https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-il-long-form-copy-fees | Illinois Department of Public Health | https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/forms/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records/death-record-application-082026.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-il-mail-time | Illinois Department of Public Health | https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records/obtain-death-certificate.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-il-online-vendors | Illinois Department of Public Health | https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records/obtain-death-certificate.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-il-uncertified-copy | Illinois Department of Public Health | https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/forms/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records/death-record-application-082026.pdf; https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records.html; https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records/obtain-death-certificate.html" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 400, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "IN", "county_note": "For an in-person death-copy request, use the local health department where the death occurred.", "eligibility": "The office publishes a general vital-record Direct Interest table. Confirm the applicable death-record category and its proof, identification and age conditions with the office.", "eligibility_quote": "Direct Interest Relationship to Individual Listed on Certificate What is Required Parent Be listed on the record Grandparent Show proof of relationship as the parent of a parent listed on the record Sibling (18 years or older) Show proof of relationship Child or Grandchild (18 years or older) Show proof of relationship Current spouse Show proof of marriage Aunt or Uncle Show proof of relationship Stepparent Show both ID Valid marriage certificate Court-Appointed Legal Guardian Show both ID Guardianship papers with seal Attorney Show both ID A document with direct interest spelled out on letterhead or court documents Genealogy Show proof of death Note: Individual named on the certificate must be over 75 years old and deceased Social Agency Show both Work ID Court documents or signed authorization from the client State and Federal Agencies Show both Work ID A document with direct interest spelled out on letterhead, court documents, or signed authorization from the client", "fact_slugs": "s05-in-copy-fees; s05-in-county-issue; s05-in-direct-interest; s05-in-full-direct-interest; s05-in-issuing-office; s05-in-online-vendors; s05-in-processing-caveat; s05-in-processing-time; s05-in-search-fee", "fee_basis": "State standard death-copy mail order.", "fee_conditions": "Additional copies are in the same order. Search fees are nonrefundable. Online, telephone and UPS fees are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 800, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Indiana", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-in-online-vendors\"], \"office_published_url\": \"http://www.vitalchek.com/Campaign?site=2&clickid=606297533627039746\", \"office_listing\": true}]", "order_url": "https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/", "processing_time": "State death-copy orders are listed at 60 days; time varies by case.", "publishers": "Indiana Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-in-copy-fees | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-in-county-issue | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-in-direct-interest | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-in-full-direct-interest | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-in-issuing-office | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-in-online-vendors | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-in-processing-caveat | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-in-processing-time | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-in-search-fee | Indiana Department of Health | https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/death-information/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/; https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/death-information/; https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now/" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2000, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "IA", "county_note": "County recorders maintain local event records subject to listed county-record limitations.", "eligibility": "Entitled people include the named person, spouse, children, legal parents, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, legal representative or guardian. Some categories require extra proof.", "eligibility_quote": "Entitled persons include the person named on the record or that person’s spouse, children, legal parents, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, or legal representative or guardian. Legal guardians, legal representatives, and siblings must also provide additional proof of entitlement.", "fact_slugs": "s05-ia-copy-fees; s05-ia-county-records; s05-ia-eligible-requesters; s05-ia-issuing-office; s05-ia-mail-documents; s05-ia-online-vendors; s05-ia-retained-search-fee", "fee_basis": "State certified-record mail order, $20 for each copy.", "fee_conditions": "Mail applications must be notarized and include ID. The search fee is retained if no record is found. Online and phone vendor charges are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 2000, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Iowa", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Statistics", "official_url": "https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/Campaign/?site=4&clickid=602356883953090562\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ia-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Iowa Department of Health and Human Services", "source_provenance": "s05-ia-copy-fees | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services | https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ia-county-records | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services | https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ia-eligible-requesters | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services | https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ia-issuing-office | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services | https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ia-mail-documents | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services | https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ia-online-vendors | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services | https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ia-retained-search-fee | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services | https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records; https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/vital-records/how-request-certified-record" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2000, "certified_note": "The application is for a certified Kansas death copy.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "KS", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Requester must be at least 18 and be named on the record, an immediate family member, or show legal proof that it is needed for personal or property rights.", "eligibility_quote": "By State law, vital records filed with this office are not open for public inspection and the requestor must meet eligibility requirements -- must be named on the record, an immediate family member, or someone who can provide legal proof the record is necessary for the determination of personal or property rights. [K.S.A. 65-2422d]", "fact_slugs": "s05-ks-copy-fees; s05-ks-eligible-requesters; s05-ks-issuing-office; s05-ks-mail-time; s05-ks-online-vendors; s05-ks-requester-age; s05-ks-search-fee", "fee_basis": "Standard certified state mail order, per-copy fee.", "fee_conditions": "The initial fee is a 5-year record search and is retained if no record is found. Internet, telephone, app and priority delivery add channel charges.", "first_copy_cents": 2000, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Kansas", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Statistics", "official_url": "https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1193/Death-Certificate", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ks-online-vendors\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11006/Death-Application-PDF", "processing_time": "Regular or priority-mail requests depend on volume and are listed at 7 to 10 business days.", "publishers": "Kansas Department of Health and Environment", "source_provenance": "s05-ks-copy-fees | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11006/Death-Application-PDF | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ks-eligible-requesters | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11006/Death-Application-PDF | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ks-issuing-office | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1193/Death-Certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ks-mail-time | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1193/Death-Certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ks-online-vendors | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1193/Death-Certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ks-requester-age | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11006/Death-Application-PDF | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ks-search-fee | Kansas Department of Health and Environment | https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1193/Death-Certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1193/Death-Certificate; https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11006/Death-Application-PDF" }, { "additional_copy_cents": null, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "KY", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Not published", "eligibility_quote": "Not published", "fact_slugs": "s05-ky-vital-office-routing", "fee_basis": "Not published", "fee_conditions": "Not published", "first_copy_cents": null, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Kentucky", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Statistics", "official_url": "https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/death-certificates.aspx", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/death-certificates.aspx", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics", "source_provenance": "s05-ky-vital-office-routing | Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics | https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/death-certificates.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/death-certificates.aspx" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 700, "certified_note": "The state ordering route provides certified death certificates.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "LA", "county_note": "Participating clerks of court offer copies for deaths on or after July 7, 2012, with an additional fee.", "eligibility": "The office lists eligible relatives, beneficiaries, representatives, authorized applicants and financial institutions. Starred categories are served by the central office only. Read the full quoted proof requirements.", "eligibility_quote": "Who may order a death certificate? Surviving spouse of the person named on the document. (Must be listed as the Surviving Spouse on the document) Parent, adult child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild of the person named on the document A person named in a court proceeding as a member of the immediate or surviving family of the person named in the certificate. * The beneficiary of an insurance policy or trust (must have a signed copy of the policy listing applicant as beneficiary and written statement on the insurance company's letterhead indicating the listed benificiary). * A universal or general legatee in judgment of possession. * Any beneficiary of a decedent's public pension plan, individual retirement account or other private retirement plan or pension. * Any beneficiary of a decedent's financial institution account, including security accounts, classified as a \"payable on death account\". * A succession representative (Must provide a certified Letter of Testamentary or Letter of Administration certified by the Clerk of Court ). * An attorney, along with a written declaration that he is preparing a small succession pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Article 3431 et seq for the deceased person whose death certificate is being requested or is representing one of the above entitled named persons (must be on letterhead, include bar roll number and a copy of current identification). * An agent for the surety of the person named in the certificate when the person named in the certificate is a party to a criminal bail bond. Proper documentation, including a copy of the power of attorney, shall be required by the agent for the surety requesting the certificate. * A notary, when he submits his credentials and a declaration that he is assisting an heir of the deceased in the prepartion of a small sucession on accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure Article 3431 et seq (must be on letterhead, include notary number and a copy of current identification). * A federally insured financial institution. Bank or credit union representative, or authorized agents must provide a formal letter on the institution's official letterhead stating the purpose of the request, the deceased individual's account number, and the last four digits of the decedent's Social Security number. The letter must also include the institution's FDIC Certificate Number or NCUA Charter Number. The representative must present either an official employee photo identification badge or a government-issued photo identification. If presenting a government-issued photo identification, the representative must also provide a business card identifying them as an employee or authorized agent of the institution. * Louisiana Disclosure of Records Statute R.S. 40:41 requires authorization to release birth and death records to individuals who are not entitled. To release birth and death records to individuals who are not entitled, the registrant must submit an Authorization Release of Records and a copy of the ID of the person authorized to receive a certified copy of the document(s). *These requests must be submitted to the Center for Vital Records and Statistics central office in person or by mail.", "fact_slugs": "s05-la-clerk-certified-copies; s05-la-eligible-requesters; s05-la-full-eligible-requesters; s05-la-issuing-office; s05-la-mail-order-state-charge; s05-la-mail-processing; s05-la-official-online-vendor; s05-la-state-copy-fee", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "State mail copies cost $7 each, plus $0.50 per order. Clerk-of-court and online vendor charges differ.", "first_copy_cents": 700, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Louisiana", "listed_surcharges": "[{\"kind\": \"per-order\", \"amount_cents\": 50, \"label\": \"State charge per mail order\", \"facts\": [\"s05-la-mail-order-state-charge\"], \"scope\": \"Standard certified copy ordered by state mail\"}]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Records Registry", "official_url": "https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records\", \"facts\": [\"s05-la-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records", "processing_time": "Allow approximately 8 to 10 weeks for mail delivery.", "publishers": "Louisiana Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-la-clerk-certified-copies | Louisiana Department of Health | https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-la-eligible-requesters | Louisiana Department of Health | https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-la-full-eligible-requesters | Louisiana Department of Health | https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-la-issuing-office | Louisiana Department of Health | https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-la-mail-order-state-charge | Louisiana Department of Health | https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/691 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-la-mail-processing | Louisiana Department of Health | https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-la-official-online-vendor | Louisiana Department of Health | https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-la-state-copy-fee | Louisiana Department of Health | https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/691 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/691; https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/how-to-order-death-records" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 600, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "ME", "county_note": "Municipal clerks can issue records subject to the same direct and legitimate interest requirement.", "eligibility": "A direct and legitimate interest is required for a certified copy. Read the office's full requirements.", "eligibility_quote": "To protect the integrity of vital records, a municipal clerk or the Department must not permit inspection or disclosure of information contained in vital records or issue a copy of all or part of any such record, unless the applicant has a direct and legitimate interest in the record.", "fact_slugs": "s05-me-certified-access; s05-me-certified-mail-fees; s05-me-issuing-office; s05-me-mail-processing; s05-me-noncertified-records; s05-me-official-online-vendor", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "The search fee includes one certified copy if found. Extras must be requested with the same search; the search fee remains payable if no record is found.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Noncertified copies are not legal documents. The published search-and-noncertified-copy fee is $10.", "jurisdiction": "Maine", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS)", "official_url": "https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents\", \"facts\": [\"s05-me-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents", "processing_time": "Mail applications average 5 to 7 business days after Vital Records receives them.", "publishers": "Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention", "source_provenance": "s05-me-certified-access | Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-me-certified-mail-fees | Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-me-issuing-office | Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-me-mail-processing | Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-me-noncertified-records | Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-me-official-online-vendor | Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/vital-records/request-documents" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1200, "certified_note": "DVR provides certified copies for Maryland deaths in 2012 or later; earlier records go through the Maryland State Archives.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "MD", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "A surviving relative or authorized representative of the deceased, or the funeral director responsible for final disposition.", "eligibility_quote": "The Following Persons May Apply: ​ Surviving relative or authorized representative of the deceased Funeral director who was in charge of the final disposition of the body of the deceased. Funeral directors can click here ​ for information on online ordering.​", "fact_slugs": "s05-md-certified-mail-fees; s05-md-certified-record-scope; s05-md-eligible-requesters; s05-md-issuing-office; s05-md-official-online-vendor", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "First copy is $10, and each extra copy of the same copy in the same transaction is $12. Mail payment uses check or money order.", "first_copy_cents": 1000, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Maryland", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Division of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/death.aspx", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/death.aspx\", \"facts\": [\"s05-md-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/death.aspx", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Maryland Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-md-certified-mail-fees | Maryland Department of Health | https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Documents/Certificates/Death/dcert%20application_20211007.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-md-certified-record-scope | Maryland Department of Health | https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/death.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-md-eligible-requesters | Maryland Department of Health | https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/death.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-md-issuing-office | Maryland Department of Health | https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Documents/Certificates/Death/dcert%20application_20211007.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-md-official-online-vendor | Maryland Department of Health | https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/death.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Documents/Certificates/Death/dcert%20application_20211007.pdf; https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/death.aspx" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 3200, "certified_note": "RVRS issues only certified copies, regardless of intended use.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "MA", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "This passage concerns death records with a full Social Security number. It lists accepted relationships, authority and supporting documents. Ask the office about other record formats.", "eligibility_quote": "Access to death records with a Social Security number (SSN) are restricted to:\nThe spouse or domestic partner of the decedent identified in the record of death \nThe parent or legal guardian of the decedent identified in the record of death\nThe child of the decedent identified in the record of death\nThe grandchild of the decedent identified in the record of death\nThe grandparent of the decedent identified in the record of death\nThe sibling of the decedent identified in the record of death\nThe informant listed on the record of death\nA funeral director, licensed in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 83, who is listed on the record of death\nA conservator, personal representative, or legal representative of the decedent’s estate\nA government official who needs access to a decedent’s social security number to fulfill an official government function\nA person identified through court order to have access to the decedent’s social security number \nAny other person with a direct tangible interest in the estate of the decedent, at the discretion of the Registrar of Vital Records and Statistics or the local clerk where the death occurred\n\nRequired documentation for each relationship differs. Review the Death Record SSN guide for more information.", "fact_slugs": "s05-ma-certified-only; s05-ma-death-ssn-access; s05-ma-issuing-office; s05-ma-mail-processing-fee-schedule; s05-ma-mail-processing-page; s05-ma-official-online-vendor; s05-ma-request-documentation; s05-ma-standard-mail-fees", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "Standard state mail service costs $32 per copy and includes a ten-year search. In-person, expedited and online prices differ.", "first_copy_cents": 3200, "informational_note": "RVRS does not issue an informational-copy alternative through this service.", "jurisdiction": "Massachusetts", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Registry of Vital Records and Statistics", "official_url": "https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ma-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate", "processing_time": "Published mail estimates conflict. The ordering page says within 30 business days, while the 2026 fee schedule says 15 to 20 business days. Confirm with RVRS.", "publishers": "Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics", "source_provenance": "s05-ma-certified-only | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ma-death-ssn-access | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ma-issuing-office | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ma-mail-processing-fee-schedule | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics | https://www.mass.gov/doc/vital-records-service-fees-0/download | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ma-mail-processing-page | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ma-official-online-vendor | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics | https://www.mass.gov/doc/vital-records-service-fees-0/download | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ma-request-documentation | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ma-standard-mail-fees | Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics | https://www.mass.gov/doc/vital-records-service-fees-0/download | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.mass.gov/doc/vital-records-service-fees-0/download; https://www.mass.gov/how-to/order-a-birth-marriage-or-death-certificate" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1600, "certified_note": "Both short and long forms are certified. The short form omits medical information and manner of death; the long form includes the full registration.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "MI", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Michigan death records are unrestricted. Anyone may request a search with a completed, signed application and the required fee.", "eligibility_quote": "Death records are not restricted documents in Michigan. Anyone can request that a search be conducted if the application is completed, signed, and submitted with the required fee paid.", "fact_slugs": "s05-mi-application-processing-conflict; s05-mi-certified-mail-fees; s05-mi-issuing-office; s05-mi-official-online-vendor; s05-mi-regular-current-processing; s05-mi-short-long-forms; s05-mi-unrestricted-death-records", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "The $34 base fee includes a one-year search and one certified copy or no-find letter. Extra copies cost $16 each. Extra search years and rush service cost more.", "first_copy_cents": 3400, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Michigan", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Michigan Vital Records Office", "official_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords/order-a-copy-of-a-vital-record", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords/order-a-copy-of-a-vital-record\", \"facts\": [\"s05-mi-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords/order-a-copy-of-a-vital-record", "processing_time": "The current ordering page says 10 to 12 weeks for regular orders. The linked application still says approximately 4 to 6 weeks in-office plus mail time. Confirm with the office.", "publishers": "Michigan Department of Health and Human Services", "source_provenance": "s05-mi-application-processing-conflict | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder1/Folder3/deathapp.pdf?rev=958d9f7b1b38491f81968e33f731a8bb&hash=97E2A13C796725735FB43A121F166C61 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mi-certified-mail-fees | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder1/Folder3/deathapp.pdf?rev=958d9f7b1b38491f81968e33f731a8bb&hash=97E2A13C796725735FB43A121F166C61 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mi-issuing-office | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder1/Folder3/deathapp.pdf?rev=958d9f7b1b38491f81968e33f731a8bb&hash=97E2A13C796725735FB43A121F166C61 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mi-official-online-vendor | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords/order-a-copy-of-a-vital-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mi-regular-current-processing | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords/order-a-copy-of-a-vital-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mi-short-long-forms | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder1/Folder3/deathapp.pdf?rev=958d9f7b1b38491f81968e33f731a8bb&hash=97E2A13C796725735FB43A121F166C61 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mi-unrestricted-death-records | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder1/Folder3/deathapp.pdf?rev=958d9f7b1b38491f81968e33f731a8bb&hash=97E2A13C796725735FB43A121F166C61 | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder1/Folder3/deathapp.pdf?rev=958d9f7b1b38491f81968e33f731a8bb&hash=97E2A13C796725735FB43A121F166C61; https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords/order-a-copy-of-a-vital-record" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 600, "certified_note": "A death certificate is a certified legal document issued from a death record.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "MN", "county_note": "Many records can be requested through county offices. Death records from before 1908 must be requested from the county where the death occurred.", "eligibility": "Eligibility depends on the record classification and relationship to the deceased. Identification and a signature before a notary or county vital-records staff are required; consult the full eligibility table.", "eligibility_quote": "A requester is eligible to receive a certificate based on the data classification of the record and the requester’s relationship to the subject of the record. All certificate requesters must provide identification and sign the request form in front of a notary public or county vital records staff, attesting to their eligibility to receive the certificate.", "fact_slugs": "s05-mn-certified-legal-document; s05-mn-certified-mail-fees; s05-mn-county-offices; s05-mn-eligible-requesters; s05-mn-informational-record; s05-mn-issuing-office", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "The first certified copy costs $13, and each additional copy costs $6. Faster processing and express delivery may cost more.", "first_copy_cents": 1300, "informational_note": "Anyone may buy a noncertified informational death record, which is different from a certified copy.", "jurisdiction": "Minnesota", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/birthnc.html", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/birthnc.html", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Minnesota Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-mn-certified-legal-document | Minnesota Department of Health | https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/tangible.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mn-certified-mail-fees | Minnesota Department of Health | https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/docs/dcappia.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mn-county-offices | Minnesota Department of Health | https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/birthnc.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mn-eligible-requesters | Minnesota Department of Health | https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/tangible.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mn-informational-record | Minnesota Department of Health | https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/tangible.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mn-issuing-office | Minnesota Department of Health | https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/docs/dcappia.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/birthnc.html; https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/docs/dcappia.pdf; https://www.health.mn.gov/people/vitalrecords/tangible.html" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 600, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "MS", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Applicants need a legitimate and tangible interest. Listed relatives, the informant, guardians, authorized legal representatives, a court-order applicant or the funeral home on record may qualify, with required proof.", "eligibility_quote": "Eligibility: A certified copy of a death certificate can be issued only to a person with legitimate and tangible interest as defined by the Rules Governing the Registration and Certification of Vital Events. Primarily this is: 1) Parent(s) listed on the death record. 2) Spouse, sibling(s), or grandparent(s)/child(ren) of registrant; proof of relationship required. 3) Informant; must be listed on death record. 4) Legal Guardian; guardianship papers must be provided. 5) Legal representative of one of the above persons; proof of representation must be provided. 6) Other person(s) by court order; certified copy of court order must be provided. 7) Funeral Home: must be the funeral home on record that took possession of the body.", "fact_slugs": "s05-ms-certified-mail-fees; s05-ms-eligible-requesters; s05-ms-genealogy-plain-paper; s05-ms-issuing-office; s05-ms-mail-processing", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "The first certified copy costs $17, and each extra copy ordered at the same time costs $6.", "first_copy_cents": 1700, "informational_note": "Plain-paper copies are provided for genealogy, with the genealogy purpose and relationship stated.", "jurisdiction": "Mississippi", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Mississippi Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31%2C1248%2C109%2C62.html", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31%2C1248%2C109%2C62.html", "processing_time": "Generally 7 to 10 business days after receipt of the request.", "publishers": "Mississippi State Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ms-certified-mail-fees | Mississippi State Department of Health | https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31%2C1248%2C109%2C62.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ms-eligible-requesters | Mississippi State Department of Health | https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/21411.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ms-genealogy-plain-paper | Mississippi State Department of Health | https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/21411.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ms-issuing-office | Mississippi State Department of Health | https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/21411.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ms-mail-processing | Mississippi State Department of Health | https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/21411.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31%2C1248%2C109%2C62.html; https://www.msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/21411.pdf" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1100, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "MO", "county_note": "Local public health agencies can provide death records from 1980 onward. State records cover 1910 onward, with short and long forms.", "eligibility": "The applicant needs a direct and tangible interest. Family members, guardians or official representatives can qualify, with required identification and supporting documents.", "eligibility_quote": "State law only allows a certified copy of a vital record to be issued to a person with a direct and tangible interest in the record. Pursuant to 19 CSR 10-10 , the registrant, a member of his/her family, his/her guardian, or one of their official representatives shall be considered to have a direct and tangible interest and may be issued a certified copy of a vital record such as a birth or death certificate.", "fact_slugs": "s05-mo-certified-mail-fees; s05-mo-eligible-requesters; s05-mo-issuing-office; s05-mo-local-state-scope; s05-mo-official-online-vendor; s05-mo-state-mail-processing", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "The $14 state search fee includes one certified copy if found. Extra copies of that death record ordered at the same time cost $11 each.", "first_copy_cents": 1400, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Missouri", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Bureau of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/order-copy-vital-record", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/order-copy-vital-record\", \"facts\": [\"s05-mo-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/order-copy-vital-record", "processing_time": "Standard state mail requests take approximately 4 to 8 weeks. Errors or additional research can extend this.", "publishers": "Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services", "source_provenance": "s05-mo-certified-mail-fees | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services | https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/notice-fees | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mo-eligible-requesters | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services | https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mo-issuing-office | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services | https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/order-copy-vital-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mo-local-state-scope | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services | https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/order-copy-vital-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mo-official-online-vendor | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services | https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/order-copy-vital-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mo-state-mail-processing | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services | https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions; https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/notice-fees; https://health.mo.gov/vital-records-registries/vital-records/order-copy-vital-record" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1600, "certified_note": "Certified abstract and long-form versions are available.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "MT", "county_note": "Any Montana County Clerk and Recorder office can issue a death certificate, regardless of which Montana county the death occurred in.", "eligibility": "Anyone submitting a completed application, proving identity and stating a reason may obtain a certified copy. Pending autopsy or investigation records omit the cause of death.", "eligibility_quote": "Complete copies of a certified death certificate will be issued to anyone who submits a completed application, establishes their identity, and lists the reason for needing the copy. If a death certificate lists the cause of death as \"pending autopsy\" or \"pending investigation\", a certified copy which has the cause of death information removed will be issued.", "fact_slugs": "s05-mt-certified-copy-fees; s05-mt-certified-versions; s05-mt-county-issuance; s05-mt-eligible-requesters; s05-mt-informational-not-legal; s05-mt-issuing-office; s05-mt-official-online-vendor; s05-mt-processing-varies", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "Certified death certificates cost $16 each. Online vendor service charges are separate. The state names VitalChek and VitalRecordsOnline; both are optional third-party channels.", "first_copy_cents": 1600, "informational_note": "Informational copies use plain paper and are not valid for legal identification.", "jurisdiction": "Montana", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Montana Office of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/BirthDeathCertificates", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek and VitalRecordsOnline\", \"url\": \"https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/BirthDeathCertificates\", \"facts\": [\"s05-mt-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/BirthDeathCertificates", "processing_time": "The office says processing varies with staffing and workload; it gives no fixed duration on the order page.", "publishers": "Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services", "source_provenance": "s05-mt-certified-copy-fees | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/Statistics/VitalStats/DeathCertificateApplication.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mt-certified-versions | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/InformationalCertificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mt-county-issuance | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/BirthDeathCertificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mt-eligible-requesters | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/Statistics/VitalStats/DeathCertificateApplication.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mt-informational-not-legal | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/InformationalCertificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mt-issuing-office | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/Statistics/VitalStats/DeathCertificateApplication.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mt-official-online-vendor | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/BirthDeathCertificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-mt-processing-varies | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/BirthDeathCertificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/Statistics/VitalStats/DeathCertificateApplication.pdf; https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/BirthDeathCertificates; https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/InformationalCertificates" }, { "additional_copy_cents": null, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "NE", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Not published", "eligibility_quote": "Not published", "fact_slugs": "s05-ne-vital-office-routing", "fee_basis": "Not published", "fee_conditions": "Not published", "first_copy_cents": null, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Nebraska", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/vital-records.aspx", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/vital-records.aspx", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services", "source_provenance": "s05-ne-vital-office-routing | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/vital-records.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/vital-records.aspx" }, { "additional_copy_cents": null, "certified_note": "The state application requests a certified copy of a death certificate.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "NV", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "A blood, marriage or legal relationship, or a need to facilitate a legal process, must be established with proof. The official application describes the proof requirement.", "eligibility_quote": "NRS 440.650 and NAC 440.070 requires the applicant to establish a direct relationship by blood or marriage, a legal relationship or a need to facilitate a legal process to receive a certified copy of a certificate.", "fact_slugs": "s05-nv-certified-application; s05-nv-county-dependent-copy-fees; s05-nv-eligible-requesters; s05-nv-issuing-office; s05-nv-official-online-vendor", "fee_basis": "Standard certified state-mail fee varies with county of death", "fee_conditions": "Copies cost $25 each for Carson, Clark, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral or Washoe deaths, and $22 each for other Nevada counties. No single statewide price is used.", "first_copy_cents": null, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Nevada", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/programs/birth-death-marriage-divorce-records/birth-death-vital-records-faqs/", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/programs/birth-death-marriage-divorce-records/birth-death-vital-records-faqs/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-nv-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/programs/birth-death-marriage-divorce-records/birth-death-vital-records-faqs/", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health", "source_provenance": "s05-nv-certified-application | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health | https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbh.nv.gov/content/Programs/BirthDeath/dta/Forms/Death%20Certificate.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nv-county-dependent-copy-fees | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health | https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/programs/birth-death-marriage-divorce-records/birth-death-vital-records-faqs/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nv-eligible-requesters | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health | https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbh.nv.gov/content/Programs/BirthDeath/dta/Forms/Death%20Certificate.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nv-issuing-office | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health | https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbh.nv.gov/content/Programs/BirthDeath/dta/Forms/Death%20Certificate.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nv-official-online-vendor | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health | https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/programs/birth-death-marriage-divorce-records/birth-death-vital-records-faqs/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/programs/birth-death-marriage-divorce-records/birth-death-vital-records-faqs/; https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbh.nv.gov/content/Programs/BirthDeath/dta/Forms/Death%20Certificate.pdf" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1000, "certified_note": "The application offers death records with cause and manner, manner only, or neither; ask the receiving organization which version it needs.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "NH", "county_note": "Certified records may also be requested from New Hampshire city and town clerks.", "eligibility": "The Division of Vital Records Administration issues certified copies to qualified individuals and agencies with a direct and tangible interest. Read the office's full requirements.", "eligibility_quote": "In addition to all 234 local City and Town Clerks, the Division of Vital Records Administration (DVRA) issues certified copies of birth, death, marriage, divorce and civil union certificates to qualified individuals and agencies that provide a \"direct and tangible\" interest in obtaining a record.", "fact_slugs": "s05-nh-certified-copy-fees; s05-nh-death-record-versions; s05-nh-direct-tangible-interest; s05-nh-issuing-office; s05-nh-search-fee-retained", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "The search fee is $15, whether or not found. Extra copies of the same record issued at the same time cost $10.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "New Hampshire", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Division of Vital Records Administration", "official_url": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/vital-records-0/purchasing-correcting-vital-records/request-certificates", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/vital-records-0/purchasing-correcting-vital-records/request-certificates", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration", "source_provenance": "s05-nh-certified-copy-fees | New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration | https://www.sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/inline-documents/sonh/vital-record-application-2.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nh-death-record-versions | New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration | https://www.sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/inline-documents/sonh/vital-record-application-2.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nh-direct-tangible-interest | New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration | https://www.sos.nh.gov/vital-records-0/purchasing-correcting-vital-records/request-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nh-issuing-office | New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration | https://www.sos.nh.gov/vital-records-0/purchasing-correcting-vital-records/request-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nh-search-fee-retained | New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration | https://www.sos.nh.gov/vital-records-0/purchasing-correcting-vital-records/request-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/inline-documents/sonh/vital-record-application-2.pdf; https://www.sos.nh.gov/vital-records-0/purchasing-correcting-vital-records/request-certificates" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 200, "certified_note": "A certified copy requires proof of relationship.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "NJ", "county_note": "Local municipal vital-records offices also process requests; their fees and processing times vary.", "eligibility": "The subject's parent, legal guardian or representative, spouse or civil-union partner, adult child, grandchild or sibling, official agencies and court-order applicants may qualify with identity and relationship proof.", "eligibility_quote": "To get a certified copy of a person’s vital record, you must provide proof of your relationship to the person listed on the record and the proof must establish you are one of the following: The subject of the record The subject’s parent, legal guardian or legal representative The subject’s spouse/civil union partner; child, grandchild or sibling, if of legal age A state or federal agency for official purposes Pursuant to court order", "fact_slugs": "s05-nj-certified-informational; s05-nj-contact-mail-processing; s05-nj-eligible-requesters; s05-nj-issuing-office; s05-nj-local-office-differences; s05-nj-official-online-vendor; s05-nj-state-mail-fees; s05-nj-vendor-mail-processing", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "State fees are $25 for search and one copy or no-record statement, plus $2 for each extra same-record copy ordered together. Municipal fees vary.", "first_copy_cents": 2500, "informational_note": "A certification is an uncertified informational copy, not valid for establishing identity or legal purposes; identification is still required.", "jurisdiction": "New Jersey", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Statistics and Registry", "official_url": "https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-nj-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/", "processing_time": "Official pages conflict. The contact page says mailed requests take 8 to 10 weeks from approval; the order page says vendor mail requests typically take 2 to 4 weeks, excluding delivery and deficient applications.", "publishers": "New Jersey Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-nj-certified-informational | New Jersey Department of Health | https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nj-contact-mail-processing | New Jersey Department of Health | https://nj.gov/health/vital/contact-us/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nj-eligible-requesters | New Jersey Department of Health | https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nj-issuing-office | New Jersey Department of Health | https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nj-local-office-differences | New Jersey Department of Health | https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nj-official-online-vendor | New Jersey Department of Health | https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nj-state-mail-fees | New Jersey Department of Health | https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nj-vendor-mail-processing | New Jersey Department of Health | https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://nj.gov/health/vital/contact-us/; https://nj.gov/health/vital/order-vital/non-genealogical-records/" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 500, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "NM", "county_note": "Death certificates are available from the Santa Fe office, in person or by mail.", "eligibility": "Immediate family or people with tangible proof of legal interest may obtain restricted death records. Death certificates become public after 50 years.", "eligibility_quote": "Birth and death certificates are restricted to the registrant, their immediate family, or people who have a tangible proof of legal interest in the record. Death certificates are public after 50 years.", "fact_slugs": "s05-nm-death-record-office; s05-nm-eligible-requesters; s05-nm-issuing-office; s05-nm-mail-processing; s05-nm-official-online-vendor; s05-nm-state-copy-fees", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "A $5 death-record search includes one copy if available, and extra copies are $5 each. Search fees are nonrefundable.", "first_copy_cents": 500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "New Mexico", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics", "official_url": "https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp\", \"facts\": [\"s05-nm-official-online-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp", "processing_time": "The current application states an average of 6 to 12 weeks, subject to application volume.", "publishers": "New Mexico Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-nm-death-record-office | New Mexico Department of Health | https://www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/help/9625/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nm-eligible-requesters | New Mexico Department of Health | https://www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/help/9625/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nm-issuing-office | New Mexico Department of Health | https://www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/help/9625/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nm-mail-processing | New Mexico Department of Health | https://www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/form/610/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nm-official-online-vendor | New Mexico Department of Health | https://www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/help/9625/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nm-state-copy-fees | New Mexico Department of Health | https://www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/help/9625/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/form/610/; https://www.nmhealth.org/publication/view/help/9625/" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1500, "certified_note": "Since 2019 NYC copies have no raised seal; certified security paper supplies the authentication features.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "NYC", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Family and listed authorized parties; others must document the right to a copy. Cause-of-death reports have a narrower entitled-party list.", "eligibility_quote": "Only the following relations to the deceased can request both a death certificate and the confidential cause of death medical report: Spouse Domestic partner Parent Child Sibling Grandparent Grandchild Informant listed on the certificate Person in charge of disposition If you would like a death certificate and cause of death report and are not listed above as an eligible relation to the deceased, you must document your right to get the certificate and report.", "fact_slugs": "s05-nyc-certification-paper; s05-nyc-copy-fees; s05-nyc-eligibility; s05-nyc-issuing-office; s05-nyc-official-vendor; s05-nyc-processing-time", "fee_basis": "NYC Health non-premium mail application for a certified death copy", "fee_conditions": "Non-premium mail $15 per copy. Use the non-premium application for this fee basis; premium mail and online are separate options.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "New York City", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "NYC Health Department", "official_url": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-death.page", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/v/death-certificates/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-health-and-mental-hygiene?click_id=855402888016363522&ppc=0\", \"facts\": [\"s05-nyc-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-death.page", "processing_time": "Non-premium mail 8 to 12 weeks. This estimate does not apply to premium or online orders.", "publishers": "New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene", "source_provenance": "s05-nyc-certification-paper | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-death.page | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nyc-copy-fees | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-fees.page | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nyc-eligibility | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-death.page | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nyc-issuing-office | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-death.page | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nyc-official-vendor | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-fees.page | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nyc-processing-time | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-fees.page | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-death.page; https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-fees.page" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 3000, "certified_note": "This state route excludes all five New York City boroughs.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "NY", "county_note": "Death records are also available from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics where the death occurred.", "eligibility": "Spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased, or other applicants with a documented lawful right or claim, medical need, or New York State court order.", "eligibility_quote": "Who is eligible to get a copy of a death certificate? The spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased Other people who have a: documented lawful right or claim documented medical need New York State Court Order", "fact_slugs": "s05-ny-eligible-requesters; s05-ny-issuing-office; s05-ny-local-registrars; s05-ny-processing-delays; s05-ny-state-excludes-nyc; s05-ny-state-mail-fees", "fee_basis": "Standard certified copy ordered by state mail", "fee_conditions": "State mail orders are $30 per copy. Online and phone orders have a different per-copy fee and a separate vendor transaction fee.", "first_copy_cents": 3000, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "New York State outside New York City", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Records Certification Unit", "official_url": "https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/new-york/ny-state-vital-records\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ny-state-mail-fees\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm", "processing_time": "The state reports significant order-processing delays without a general duration on this page.", "publishers": "New York State Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ny-eligible-requesters | New York State Department of Health | https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ny-issuing-office | New York State Department of Health | https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ny-local-registrars | New York State Department of Health | https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ny-processing-delays | New York State Department of Health | https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ny-state-excludes-nyc | New York State Department of Health | https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ny-state-mail-fees | New York State Department of Health | https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/death.htm" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1500, "certified_note": "Certified copies have the registrar signature and raised seal and serve most legal or official purposes.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "NC", "county_note": "The Register of Deeds in the county where the event occurred can also issue copies, usually the same day.", "eligibility": "Listed family, people establishing personal or property rights, and their authorized agents, attorneys or legal representatives; identity and eligibility proof required.", "eligibility_quote": "A person requesting a copy of his or her own vital records or that of the person's spouse, sibling, direct ancestor, direct descendant, stepparent, or stepchild A person seeking information for a legal determination of personal or property rights or An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative of a person described above NOTE: Proof of identity and proof of eligibility are required.", "fact_slugs": "s05-nc-certified-copy; s05-nc-copy-fees; s05-nc-county-route; s05-nc-eligibility; s05-nc-informational-copy; s05-nc-issuing-office; s05-nc-official-vendor; s05-nc-processing-fee; s05-nc-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard mailed death certificate application routed to VitalChek by NC Vital Records", "fee_conditions": "Nonrefundable $24 search includes one copy if found; $15 each additional copy. A $13.95 VitalChek processing fee also applies.", "first_copy_cents": 2400, "informational_note": "Uncertified copies are on plain white paper, marked Uncertified, for informational use; they are not accepted for legal purposes.", "jurisdiction": "North Carolina", "listed_surcharges": "[{\"kind\": \"per-order\", \"amount_cents\": 1395, \"label\": \"VitalChek processing fee for the routed mail application\", \"facts\": [\"s05-nc-processing-fee\"], \"scope\": \"Standard mailed death certificate application routed to VitalChek by NC Vital Records\"}]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "NC Vital Records", "official_url": "https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm\", \"facts\": [\"s05-nc-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm", "processing_time": "Regular death records from 2022 onward average 2 business days; 1930 to 2021 average 11 business days, from system entry to shipment. This excludes intake and delivery.", "publishers": "North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services", "source_provenance": "s05-nc-certified-copy | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/faqs.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nc-copy-fees | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nc-county-route | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nc-eligibility | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/faqs.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nc-informational-copy | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/faqs.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nc-issuing-office | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nc-official-vendor | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nc-processing-fee | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/fees.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nc-processing-time | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/processing-dates.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/faqs.htm; https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/fees.htm; https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm; https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/processing-dates.htm" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1000, "certified_note": "Complete certified records contain cause of death and SSN. Certified facts-of-death copies include SSN but omit cause of death.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "ND", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Complete record for qualifying relatives, authorized representatives, reporting funeral directors or court order. Facts-of-death copies also serve licensed attorneys for a bona fide legal determination.", "eligibility_quote": "A certified copy of a COMPLETE DEATH RECORD may be issued to a relative*, an authorized representative, a funeral director reporting the facts of death, or by the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. (*) Relative - Based on NDCC 23.02-1, for the purposes of disclosing death information, means a person's current or surviving spouse, a parent or legal guardian, a child, a grandparent, a grandchild or a genetic sibling.", "fact_slugs": "s05-nd-certified-types; s05-nd-copy-fees; s05-nd-eligibility; s05-nd-facts-of-death-attorney; s05-nd-informational-copy; s05-nd-issuing-office; s05-nd-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "First certified copy $15; additional copies $10 when ordered at the same time.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Its public informational copy is also certified, omits cause of death and SSN, and is available to the general public. The office issues no uncertified copies.", "jurisdiction": "North Dakota", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death", "processing_time": "Usually mailed 3 to 5 business days after receipt; return mail time excluded.", "publishers": "North Dakota Health and Human Services", "source_provenance": "s05-nd-certified-types | North Dakota Health and Human Services | https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nd-copy-fees | North Dakota Health and Human Services | https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nd-eligibility | North Dakota Health and Human Services | https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nd-facts-of-death-attorney | North Dakota Health and Human Services | https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nd-informational-copy | North Dakota Health and Human Services | https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nd-issuing-office | North Dakota Health and Human Services | https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-nd-processing-time | North Dakota Health and Human Services | https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital/death" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2150, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "OH", "county_note": "Local vital-statistics offices offer certified copies; pre 1971 death copies must be requested from the local office where death occurred.", "eligibility": "Anyone who can supply the basic copy facts may request a copy, according to the office's Spanish-language guidance.", "eligibility_quote": "Registros vitales (registros de nacimientos, muertes, muertes fetales y paternidad) son registros públicos en Ohio. Esto significa que cualquier persona que pueda presentar los hechos básicos de un certificado podrá solicitar una copia.", "fact_slugs": "s05-oh-copy-fee; s05-oh-eligibility; s05-oh-issuing-office; s05-oh-local-route; s05-oh-per-copy-fee; s05-oh-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Certified death copies $21.50 each. The $21.50 search charge applies even if no record is found.", "first_copy_cents": 2150, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Ohio", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Bureau of Vital Statistics", "official_url": "https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/how-to-order-certificates", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/how-to-order-certificates", "processing_time": "Mail-in orders typically take 4 to 6 weeks to process; expedited mail service is not offered.", "publishers": "Ohio Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-oh-copy-fee | Ohio Department of Health | https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/how-to-order-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-oh-eligibility | Ohio Department of Health | https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/oficina-de-estadisticas-vitales | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-oh-issuing-office | Ohio Department of Health | https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/how-to-order-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-oh-local-route | Ohio Department of Health | https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/how-to-order-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-oh-per-copy-fee | Ohio Department of Health | https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/a639af8b-d043-4f7d-8568-cd8889de2033/VS-ApplicationforCertifiedCopies2025v4.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE.Z18_K9I401S01H7F40QBNJU3SO1F56-a639af8b-d043-4f7d-8568-cd8889de2033-pEeSGNX | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-oh-processing-time | Ohio Department of Health | https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/how-to-order-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/how-to-order-certificates; https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/oficina-de-estadisticas-vitales; https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/a639af8b-d043-4f7d-8568-cd8889de2033/VS-ApplicationforCertifiedCopies2025v4.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE.Z18_K9I401S01H7F40QBNJU3SO1F56-a639af8b-d043-4f7d-8568-cd8889de2033-pEeSGNX" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1500, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "OK", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "The applicant must work in the record subject's best interest and provide proof of familial or legal relationship; supporting documents may be required.", "eligibility_quote": "Eligible applicants must be working in the best interest of the subject of the record. Death Records Applicant must provide proof of familial or legal relationship, i.e. birth, death or marriage certificates; court orders, legal will and testament, contracts, etc.", "fact_slugs": "s05-ok-copy-fees; s05-ok-eligibility; s05-ok-issuing-office; s05-ok-official-vendor; s05-ok-processing-conflict", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Mailed certified death copies are $15 each. Online and phone convenience, vendor and shipping fees use a separate channel.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Oklahoma", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Records Service", "official_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/faqs.html", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ok-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/faqs.html", "processing_time": "Official FAQ conflicts. One mail section says approximately 6 weeks; its death-copy FAQ says allow at least 16 weeks. Confirm with the office before relying on a date.", "publishers": "Oklahoma State Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ok-copy-fees | Oklahoma State Department of Health | https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/faqs.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ok-eligibility | Oklahoma State Department of Health | https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/faqs.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ok-issuing-office | Oklahoma State Department of Health | https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/faqs.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ok-official-vendor | Oklahoma State Department of Health | https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/faqs.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ok-processing-conflict | Oklahoma State Department of Health | https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/faqs.html | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/birth-and-death-certificates/faqs.html" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2500, "certified_note": "Short form omits cause of death; long form includes it. Both cost $25. Check the receiving organization's requirements.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "OR", "county_note": "Local Oregon county health departments are another official route for certified copies.", "eligibility": "At least 18 years old; prove an eligible relationship or another listed authority/property right. Access is restricted for 50 years after death.", "eligibility_quote": "According to Oregon law, access to death records is restricted for 50 years after the date of the death. Be at Least 18 Years Old. Meet Eligibility Requirement to Receive the Certificate and, if Necessary, Provide Proof of Eligibility.", "fact_slugs": "s05-or-certificate-types; s05-or-copy-fees; s05-or-county-route; s05-or-eligibility; s05-or-issuing-office; s05-or-official-vendor; s05-or-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Mail initial nonrefundable search and first copy $25; each additional copy $25.", "first_copy_cents": 2500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Oregon", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Oregon Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-or-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx", "processing_time": "Mail orders approximately 3 to 5 weeks after office receipt. Missing information, eligibility review, amendments or missing records can delay processing.", "publishers": "Oregon Health Authority", "source_provenance": "s05-or-certificate-types | Oregon Health Authority | https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-or-copy-fees | Oregon Health Authority | https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-or-county-route | Oregon Health Authority | https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-or-eligibility | Oregon Health Authority | https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-or-issuing-office | Oregon Health Authority | https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-or-official-vendor | Oregon Health Authority | https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-or-processing-time | Oregon Health Authority | https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderdeathcertificate.aspx" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2000, "certified_note": "Certified legal document on security paper with raised seal. With-medical and without-medical versions are copy types; without-medical is available for deaths after 2019.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "PA", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Applicants must be 18 or older. Listed relatives, estate representatives and people with a documented direct financial interest may qualify; extra documents apply.", "eligibility_quote": "Eligible applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and include the following: Spouse Parent or step-parent (step-parent must provided marriage certificate) Sibling or half-sibling Child or step-child (step-child must provide parent’s marriage certificate) Grandparent or great-grandparent Grandchild or great-grandchild Other family members not listed above, including ex-spouses, must submit documentation to support direct interest. Attorney or legal representative of the estate (with additional documents) Executor or Administrator of the estate (with additional documents) Individual with direct financial interest (must provide additional documents)", "fact_slugs": "s05-pa-certificate-types; s05-pa-copy-fees; s05-pa-eligibility; s05-pa-issuing-office; s05-pa-official-vendor; s05-pa-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Standard death copies $20 each, regardless of quantity. This copy-fee basis excludes online service charges.", "first_copy_cents": 2000, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Pennsylvania", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Division of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/death-certificates", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://mycertificates.health.pa.gov/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-pa-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/death-certificates", "processing_time": "Paper death applications mailed to Vital Records take approximately 3 weeks; delivery time is additional.", "publishers": "Pennsylvania Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-pa-certificate-types | Pennsylvania Department of Health | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-pa-copy-fees | Pennsylvania Department of Health | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-pa-eligibility | Pennsylvania Department of Health | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-pa-issuing-office | Pennsylvania Department of Health | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/processing-times | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-pa-official-vendor | Pennsylvania Department of Health | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-pa-processing-time | Pennsylvania Department of Health | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/processing-times | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/death-certificates; https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/vital-records/processing-times" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1800, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "RI", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Listed relatives, guardians, attorneys/title examiners, incorporated genealogical societies, court-ordered applicants, funeral directors and people protecting personal or property rights; identification required.", "eligibility_quote": "Registrant (name on the record) if of legal age (18) His or her issue (child, child’s child, etc.) Spouse (or legally registered partner) Parent(s) listed on the Birth Record, sibling, or l egal guardian (must provide guardianship papers) Attorneys-at-law, title examiners, or members of legally incorporated genealogical societies By Court Order (must provide copy of court order) Funeral Directors Persons requiring information for the determination or protection of a personal or property right", "fact_slugs": "s05-ri-copy-fees; s05-ri-eligibility; s05-ri-issuing-office; s05-ri-official-vendor; s05-ri-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "State mail/drop-box first copy $25; extra copies $18 when purchased the same day. Rush and extended-search charges are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 2500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Rhode Island", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Center for Vital Records", "official_url": "https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ri-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state", "processing_time": "Standard state mail/drop-box processing 4 to 6 weeks; rush 5 to 7 business days costs extra.", "publishers": "Rhode Island Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-ri-copy-fees | Rhode Island Department of Health | https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state?language=fa | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ri-eligibility | Rhode Island Department of Health | https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state?language=fa | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ri-issuing-office | Rhode Island Department of Health | https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state?language=fa | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ri-official-vendor | Rhode Island Department of Health | https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state?language=fa | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ri-processing-time | Rhode Island Department of Health | https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state?language=fa | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://health.ri.gov/vital-records/requesting-vital-record-state?language=fa" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 300, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "SC", "county_note": "State and regional Vital Records offices can issue death copies from any South Carolina county.", "eligibility": "Immediate family or an immediate family member's legal representative. Other applicants may receive a death statement, not a certified copy.", "eligibility_quote": "Immediate family members of the decedent's family or the legal representative of an immediate family member may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate. Other applicants may be provided a statement that the death occurred, including the date and county of death, but not an actual certified copy of a death certificate.", "fact_slugs": "s05-sc-copy-fees; s05-sc-eligibility; s05-sc-informational-copy; s05-sc-issuing-office; s05-sc-local-route; s05-sc-official-vendor; s05-sc-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Mail $12 nonrefundable search includes one certified copy if found; extra copies of the same type ordered together $3 each. Mail cannot be expedited.", "first_copy_cents": 1200, "informational_note": "After 50 years death records become public; noncertified public copies are issued unless an entitled party specifically requests certification.", "jurisdiction": "South Carolina", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Records Section", "official_url": "https://dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records/death-certificates", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"Go Certificates\", \"url\": \"https://www.gocertificates.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-sc-official-vendor\"]}, {\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-sc-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records/death-certificates", "processing_time": "Mail approximately 4 weeks after receipt, excluding amendments.", "publishers": "South Carolina Department of Public Health", "source_provenance": "s05-sc-copy-fees | South Carolina Department of Public Health | https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/D-2594.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sc-eligibility | South Carolina Department of Public Health | https://dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sc-informational-copy | South Carolina Department of Public Health | https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/D-2594.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sc-issuing-office | South Carolina Department of Public Health | https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/D-2594.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sc-local-route | South Carolina Department of Public Health | https://dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sc-official-vendor | South Carolina Department of Public Health | https://dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records/death-certificates | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sc-processing-time | South Carolina Department of Public Health | https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/D-2594.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records/death-certificates; https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/D-2594.pdf" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1500, "certified_note": "Certified copies use security paper, raised seal and the issuing agent's signature for identification/legal purposes.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "SD", "county_note": "Mail and in-person requests may also go to any South Dakota Register of Deeds.", "eligibility": "Listed spouse/child, parent/guardian, next of kin, authorized/designated agent or applicant with a personal/property right; identification required.", "eligibility_quote": "Individuals eligible for a certified copy include the following: Registrant - Individual listed on the record Spouse, Child Parent, Guardian Next of Kin - grandparents and siblings Authorized Agent - attorney, physician, funeral director (documentation may be required) Designated Agent - someone given authority by an individual who has authority to obtain the vital record to act on their behalf. Must complete the designated agent section of the application. Personal or Property Right - a right to the record not included in the categories above. Individuals will be asked to provide information about the right.", "fact_slugs": "s05-sd-certified-copy; s05-sd-copy-fees; s05-sd-county-route; s05-sd-eligibility; s05-sd-informational-copy; s05-sd-issuing-office; s05-sd-official-vendor; s05-sd-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Mail/in-person record copies $15 each. Phone/online expedited and vendor fees are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Informational copies use plain paper, no raised seal/signature, and say they are not legal proof of identification.", "jurisdiction": "South Dakota", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Records Office", "official_url": "https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-sd-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/", "processing_time": "Processing times vary by location; the state gives no fixed mail turnaround on this order page.", "publishers": "South Dakota Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-sd-certified-copy | South Dakota Department of Health | https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/eligibility-identification/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sd-copy-fees | South Dakota Department of Health | https://doh.sd.gov/media/enwfylbq/stateapplication.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sd-county-route | South Dakota Department of Health | https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sd-eligibility | South Dakota Department of Health | https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/eligibility-identification/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sd-informational-copy | South Dakota Department of Health | https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/eligibility-identification/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sd-issuing-office | South Dakota Department of Health | https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sd-official-vendor | South Dakota Department of Health | https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-sd-processing-time | South Dakota Department of Health | https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/; https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/eligibility-identification/; https://doh.sd.gov/media/enwfylbq/stateapplication.pdf" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1500, "certified_note": "Cause of death is available only to the parent, child, spouse, or attorney/agency acting for the estate or qualifying family member.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "TN", "county_note": "All county health departments can issue registered Tennessee birth/death certificates statewide.", "eligibility": "Parent, child or spouse qualifies; other applicants must supply documents proving entitlement. Cause-of-death access has its own restricted list.", "eligibility_quote": "IF you are not a qualified applicant, (parent, child, or spouse), you will also need to present any documents to support your right to the certificate. Entitlement documents can include custody orders, letters of testamentary, insurance policies denoting the beneficiaries, etc.", "fact_slugs": "s05-tn-cause-of-death; s05-tn-copy-fees; s05-tn-county-route; s05-tn-eligibility; s05-tn-issuing-office; s05-tn-official-vendor; s05-tn-processing-time; s05-tn-search-fee-condition", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "$15 per copy; a search fee is nonrefundable if the record is not on file.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Tennessee", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Tennessee Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.tn.gov/health/vr", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-tn-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://vitalrecords.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/36323891148435-How-do-I-get-my-certificate-In-Person-Local-County-Health-Department-Mail-or-Online", "processing_time": "The official table dated June 23, 2026 lists 3 days for mail copy requests requiring no changes. Estimates change with workload; delivery is additional.", "publishers": "Tennessee Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-tn-cause-of-death | Tennessee Department of Health | https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/vital-records/PH-1663-Application-For-Certified-Copy-of-Certificate-of-Death.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tn-copy-fees | Tennessee Department of Health | https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/vital-records/PH-1663-Application-For-Certified-Copy-of-Certificate-of-Death.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tn-county-route | Tennessee Department of Health | https://www.tn.gov/health/vr | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tn-eligibility | Tennessee Department of Health | https://vitalrecords.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/36323891148435-How-do-I-get-my-certificate-In-Person-Local-County-Health-Department-Mail-or-Online | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tn-issuing-office | Tennessee Department of Health | https://www.tn.gov/health/vr | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tn-official-vendor | Tennessee Department of Health | https://vitalrecords.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/36323891148435-How-do-I-get-my-certificate-In-Person-Local-County-Health-Department-Mail-or-Online | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tn-processing-time | Tennessee Department of Health | https://vitalrecords.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/36330016050195-How-long-will-it-take | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tn-search-fee-condition | Tennessee Department of Health | https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/vital-records/PH-1663-Application-For-Certified-Copy-of-Certificate-of-Death.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://vitalrecords.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/36323891148435-How-do-I-get-my-certificate-In-Person-Local-County-Health-Department-Mail-or-Online; https://vitalrecords.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/36330016050195-How-long-will-it-take; https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/vital-records/PH-1663-Application-For-Certified-Copy-of-Certificate-of-Death.pdf; https://www.tn.gov/health/vr" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 300, "certified_note": "A verification letter does not replace a certified death copy; check the receiving organization's required product.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "TX", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "For deaths within 25 years, immediate family may apply. Others must document a direct, tangible interest, such as a court order or beneficiary policy.", "eligibility_quote": "For deaths within the past 25 years, only the immediate family members of the person whose name is on the death certificate are eligible to request a copy. All other applicants must provide legal documentation (such as a court order establishing guardianship, an insurance policy listing the applicant as the beneficiary, etc) that documents a direct, tangible interest in the birth or death certificate.", "fact_slugs": "s05-tx-certified-copy; s05-tx-copy-fees; s05-tx-eligibility; s05-tx-issuing-office; s05-tx-processing-time; s05-tx-regular-return-postage; s05-tx-verification-letter", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "First death copy $20; additional copies ordered together $3 each. Default USPS First Class return mail has no charge. Expedited charges are separate.", "first_copy_cents": 2000, "informational_note": "Death-verification letters are not legal substitutes for certified death certificates.", "jurisdiction": "Texas", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Statistics", "official_url": "https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/death-records", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/death-records", "processing_time": "Mail-in certified death orders average 25 to 30 business days. Texas.gov online orders average 20 to 25 business days.", "publishers": "Texas Department of State Health Services", "source_provenance": "s05-tx-certified-copy | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/death-records/death-record-faqs | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tx-copy-fees | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/costs-fees | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tx-eligibility | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/death-records/death-record-faqs | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tx-issuing-office | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/death-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tx-processing-time | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/processing-times | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tx-regular-return-postage | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/costs-fees | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-tx-verification-letter | Texas Department of State Health Services | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/death-records/death-record-faqs | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/costs-fees; https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/death-records; https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/death-records/death-record-faqs; https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/processing-times" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1000, "certified_note": "Not published", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "UT", "county_note": "Local Utah health departments can provide certified copies with the required application, fees and identification.", "eligibility": "Immediate family, guardian of the deceased, or designated legal representative must show a direct, tangible and legitimate interest.", "eligibility_quote": "Persons entitled to obtain a certified copy of a death record must demonstrate a “direct, tangible, and legitimate interest.” Utah Code Section 26B-8-125(3) states “A direct, tangible, and legitimate interest is present only if the applicant is a member of the deceased person’s immediate family; the guardian of the deceased; or a designated legal representative.”", "fact_slugs": "s05-ut-additional-copy-fee; s05-ut-copy-fees; s05-ut-eligibility; s05-ut-issuing-office; s05-ut-local-route; s05-ut-processing-time; s05-ut-standard-shipping", "fee_basis": "Domestic standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Effective July 1, 2026. Initial certified death copy $35; additional copies $10 for the same record ordered on the same day. Standard shipping adds $1 per order; international shipping is $2 instead.", "first_copy_cents": 3500, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "Utah", "listed_surcharges": "[{\"kind\": \"per-order\", \"amount_cents\": 100, \"label\": \"Standard shipping; international shipping is $2 instead\", \"facts\": [\"s05-ut-standard-shipping\"], \"scope\": \"Domestic standard state mail order for certified death copies\"}]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Records and Statistics", "official_url": "https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/death", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/order-a-vital-record-certificate", "processing_time": "Allow at least 6 weeks for mail processing and mailing.", "publishers": "Utah Department of Health and Human Services", "source_provenance": "s05-ut-additional-copy-fee | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/fee-schedule | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ut-copy-fees | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/fee-schedule | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ut-eligibility | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ut-issuing-office | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/death | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ut-local-route | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/order-a-vital-record-certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ut-processing-time | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/order-a-vital-record-certificate | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-ut-standard-shipping | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/fee-schedule | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/death; https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/fee-schedule; https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/order-a-vital-record-certificate" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1000, "certified_note": "State engraved security paper with raised seal.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "VT", "county_note": "Town/city clerks can issue certified or noncertified death copies from January 1, 1909 onward; older copies if filed locally.", "eligibility": "Family, legal guardians, certain court-appointed parties or their legal representatives; funeral homes/crematoriums may apply for death copies. Valid identification required.", "eligibility_quote": "Only family members, legal guardians, certain court-appointed parties or their legal representatives can apply for a certified copy of a birth or death certificate. For death certificates, a funeral home or crematorium may apply for a certified copy. For death certificates, a funeral home or crematorium may apply for a certified copy.", "fact_slugs": "s05-vt-certified-copy; s05-vt-copy-fees; s05-vt-eligibility; s05-vt-informational-copy; s05-vt-issuing-office; s05-vt-local-route", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Certified copies $10 per copy. The $2 processing fee applies only when ordering online. Noncertified copies are free.", "first_copy_cents": 1000, "informational_note": "Noncertified copies use plain white paper and a noncertified watermark and are free.", "jurisdiction": "Vermont", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Department of Health", "official_url": "https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Vermont Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-vt-certified-copy | Vermont Department of Health | https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-vt-copy-fees | Vermont Department of Health | https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-vt-eligibility | Vermont Department of Health | https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-vt-informational-copy | Vermont Department of Health | https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-vt-issuing-office | Vermont Department of Health | https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-vt-local-route | Vermont Department of Health | https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1500, "certified_note": "Virginia certification paper has met state requirements without a raised seal since February 1, 2001.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "VA", "county_note": "Local health departments and DMV locations offer many records; check office availability.", "eligibility": "Full certified death copies for immediate family. Other people with a direct, tangible interest may receive a Verification of Death. Death records become public after 25 years.", "eligibility_quote": "Only immediate family members are entitled to full certified copies of death certificates. However, non-immediate family members can receive a Verification of Death if they have a direct and tangible interest for the certificate.", "fact_slugs": "s05-va-certification-paper; s05-va-copy-fees; s05-va-death-public-period; s05-va-eligibility; s05-va-issuing-office; s05-va-local-route; s05-va-official-vendor; s05-va-processing-time; s05-va-verification", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Effective July 1, 2026, $15 for each certified vital-record copy or unsuccessful search. Mail/check or money-order payment is available.", "first_copy_cents": 1500, "informational_note": "Non-immediate family with direct and tangible interest may get Verification of Death with limited details; this differs from a full certified copy.", "jurisdiction": "Virginia", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Office of Vital Records", "official_url": "https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-va-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/", "processing_time": "Office's Standard Processing option states 2 weeks, with untracked USPS shipping.", "publishers": "Virginia Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-va-certification-paper | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-va-copy-fees | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-va-death-public-period | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-va-eligibility | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-va-issuing-office | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-va-local-route | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-va-official-vendor | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-va-processing-time | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-va-verification | Virginia Department of Health | https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/; https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions/" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2500, "certified_note": "Long and short forms are certified legal documents. Long form includes cause/manner of death and SSN; short form omits these.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "WA", "county_note": "Local Washington health departments also issue copies; many offer same-day service, sometimes with an additional fee.", "eligibility": "Certified copies require a listed qualifying relationship, identity proof and relationship proof. Short-form eligibility includes additional title/property-right applicants.", "eligibility_quote": "For security of personal information, only individuals with specific qualifying relationships, also known as qualified applicants, to the subject of the requested record can receive a death certificate or fetal death certificate. Identity and proof of qualifying relationship documentation is required.", "fact_slugs": "s05-wa-certificate-types; s05-wa-copy-fees; s05-wa-eligibility; s05-wa-informational-copy; s05-wa-issuing-office; s05-wa-local-route; s05-wa-official-vendor; s05-wa-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Fees start at $25 per certified copy or noncertified informational copy, are nonrefundable, and may have ordering/shipping charges.", "first_copy_cents": 2500, "informational_note": "Noncertified informational copies cannot serve legal purposes; anyone may request one without identity/relationship proof.", "jurisdiction": "Washington", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Washington State Department of Health", "official_url": "https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record\", \"facts\": [\"s05-wa-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record", "processing_time": "By mail, receive the order within 8 to 10 weeks after payment is received and processed, with full payment and required documents.", "publishers": "Washington State Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-wa-certificate-types | Washington State Department of Health | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wa-copy-fees | Washington State Department of Health | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wa-eligibility | Washington State Department of Health | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wa-informational-copy | Washington State Department of Health | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wa-issuing-office | Washington State Department of Health | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wa-local-route | Washington State Department of Health | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wa-official-vendor | Washington State Department of Health | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wa-processing-time | Washington State Department of Health | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/death-record" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 1200, "certified_note": "Vital Registration issues certified death copies.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "WV", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Listed informant, parents/grandparents, adult children/grandchildren/siblings, spouse or legal representatives. Proof of relationship and valid identification may be required.", "eligibility_quote": "Who is entitled to obtain records: ● Informant listed on the death certificate; ● Parents/grandparents; ● Adult children/grandchildren; ● Adult siblings; ● Spouse; and ● Legal representatives (proof of legal representation also required). Proof of relationship may also be required.", "fact_slugs": "s05-wv-additional-search-period; s05-wv-certified-copy; s05-wv-copy-fees; s05-wv-eligibility; s05-wv-issuing-office; s05-wv-official-vendor", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Mail $12 per copy, including a nonrefundable search. Additional three-year searches cost $12. Check/money order only by mail.", "first_copy_cents": 1200, "informational_note": "Not published", "jurisdiction": "West Virginia", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Registration Office", "official_url": "https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/west-virginia\", \"facts\": [\"s05-wv-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "West Virginia Department of Health, Health Statistics Center", "source_provenance": "s05-wv-additional-search-period | West Virginia Department of Health, Health Statistics Center | https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wv-certified-copy | West Virginia Department of Health, Health Statistics Center | https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wv-copy-fees | West Virginia Department of Health, Health Statistics Center | https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wv-eligibility | West Virginia Department of Health, Health Statistics Center | https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/forms/Documents/deathfmnew.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wv-issuing-office | West Virginia Department of Health, Health Statistics Center | https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wv-official-vendor | West Virginia Department of Health, Health Statistics Center | https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx; https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/forms/Documents/deathfmnew.pdf" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 300, "certified_note": "Security paper, raised seal and State Registrar signature. Fact of Death omits cause/manner/final burial; Extended Fact of Death includes more detail.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "WI", "county_note": "County Register of Deeds offices issue records; Milwaukee and West Allis city health offices also offer Wisconsin birth/death records. Availability depends on record type/date.", "eligibility": "Certified copies require direct and tangible interest as specified on the application; identification required. Listed immediate family, authorized representatives and documented personal/property-right applicants may qualify.", "eligibility_quote": "Can only be obtained with a direct and tangible interest as defined in Wis. Stat. § 69.20(1).", "fact_slugs": "s05-wi-certified-copy; s05-wi-copy-fees; s05-wi-county-route; s05-wi-death-product-types; s05-wi-eligibility; s05-wi-informational-copy; s05-wi-issuing-office; s05-wi-official-vendor; s05-wi-processing-time", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "State mail $20 first copy of each record; $3 each additional copy of the same record.", "first_copy_cents": 2000, "informational_note": "Uncertified copies use plain white paper and are stamped as unsuitable for legal/identification purposes. Cause-of-death access has additional restrictions.", "jurisdiction": "Wisconsin", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Wisconsin Vital Records Office", "official_url": "https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm", "online_vendors": "[{\"name\": \"VitalChek\", \"url\": \"https://www.vitalchek.com/\", \"facts\": [\"s05-wi-official-vendor\"]}]", "order_url": "https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm", "processing_time": "About 10 business days after the office receives a mailed order; excludes mail to/from the office.", "publishers": "Wisconsin Department of Health Services", "source_provenance": "s05-wi-certified-copy | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wi-copy-fees | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wi-county-route | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wi-death-product-types | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wi-eligibility | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f0/f05280.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wi-informational-copy | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wi-issuing-office | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wi-official-vendor | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wi-processing-time | Wisconsin Department of Health Services | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f0/f05280.pdf; https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/record.htm" }, { "additional_copy_cents": 2000, "certified_note": "Standard certified computer-generated abstracts are accepted for legal purposes.", "checked_on": "2026-10-22", "code": "WY", "county_note": "Not published", "eligibility": "Immediate family (parent, spouse, child over 18), lawyer for immediate family or entity paying a death benefit; public entitlement after 50 years.", "eligibility_quote": "Entitlement for Death records means an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child over 18), a lawyer representing the immediate family or an entity paying a policy/death benefit on the decedent. Members of the public are entitled after fifty (50) years has lapsed.", "fact_slugs": "s05-wy-certified-copy; s05-wy-copy-fees; s05-wy-eligibility; s05-wy-excessive-copies-form; s05-wy-genealogy-verification; s05-wy-issuing-office; s05-wy-mail-envelope", "fee_basis": "Standard state mail order for certified death copies", "fee_conditions": "Mail first death copy $25, each additional $20. A self-addressed stamped envelope is required. Four or more lifetime copies may require the Excessive Copies Form.", "first_copy_cents": 2500, "informational_note": "Genealogical closed-record verifications are redacted and may not contain all original information; evidence of death and relationship required.", "jurisdiction": "Wyoming", "listed_surcharges": "[]", "next_check_on": "2027-01-22", "office": "Vital Statistics Services", "official_url": "https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/orders/", "online_vendors": "[]", "order_url": "https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/orders/", "processing_time": "Not published", "publishers": "Wyoming Department of Health", "source_provenance": "s05-wy-certified-copy | Wyoming Department of Health | https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WDH_VSS-Application-for-Certified-Copy-2024-Form-1a-Birth.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wy-copy-fees | Wyoming Department of Health | https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WDH_VSS-Application-for-Certified-Copy-2024-Form-1a-Birth.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wy-eligibility | Wyoming Department of Health | https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/orders/ | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wy-excessive-copies-form | Wyoming Department of Health | https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WDH_VSS-Application-for-Certified-Copy-2024-Form-1a-Birth.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wy-genealogy-verification | Wyoming Department of Health | https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WDH_VSS-Application-for-Certified-Copy-2024-Form-1a-Birth.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wy-issuing-office | Wyoming Department of Health | https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WDH_VSS-Application-for-Certified-Copy-2024-Form-1a-Birth.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22; s05-wy-mail-envelope | Wyoming Department of Health | https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WDH_VSS-Application-for-Certified-Copy-2024-Form-1a-Birth.pdf | Checked 2026-10-22 | Next check 2027-01-22", "source_urls": "https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/orders/; https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WDH_VSS-Application-for-Certified-Copy-2024-Form-1a-Birth.pdf" } ], "updated": "2026-10-22" }