Death Certificates

Without the cause of death listed:

• Anyone may request a copy of a death certificate without the cause of death showing on the certificate

With the cause of death listed:

• To obtain a copy of a death certificate with the cause of death showing on the certificate, you have to be an immediate family member. This includes a spouse, brother or sister, son or daughter, grandparent or grandson or granddaughter; or
• Beneficiary of a deceased person’s life insurance policy (must provide documentation); or
• Estate administrator (must provide documentation)

• One (1) valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license, State ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, passport or military ID. All identification must be valid (can not be expired.) For mailed requests, please provide a clear, readable photocopy.
• The completed Death Certificate Application Form 
• You also need to provide the person’s
• Full name
• Date of birth or date of death
• County of birth
• Mother’s full name including maiden name
• Father’s full name

Your request will be processed the day we receive it from you.

• $15 for one copy
• $10 for each additional copy requested at the same time as the original request for the same person
• Walk-in customers may pay by cash, cashier’s check, money order or major credit card (except American Express). Credit cards are accepted until 4:30 p.m. We do not accept personal checks or business checks.