How to Get a Copy of a Death Certificate

When a loved one passes away, a death certificate is created to mark the time and cause of their passing. Often a family member needs a copy of a death certificate when settling an estate, for insurance purposes, or for gaining access or terminating government services, including health care or pension plans.

It is easy to get a copy of a death certificate with RocketLawyer.com. Simply complete a free Death Certificate Request Letter online, print it, and mail it to your state's vital records office with the applicable fee. For the mailing address and fee information, visit your state's Office of Vital Statistics website, listed below.


State Offices of Vital Statistics

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland

Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina

South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia Puerto Rico New York City

Laws on this topic may vary from state to state. This content is not meant to provide you with complete information and it is not intended to be legal or tax advice. It is recommended that you consult with your own attorney, accountant or other advisor regarding your specific situation.