Who is allowed to order a certified death certificate?

Most states limit certified copies to the spouse, a parent or child, another immediate family member, or someone with a documented legal interest (like an estate executor). Others may only be able to get an informational copy. The office asks for your relationship and usually proof of it.

How many copies should I order?

Many families order several — each institution (bank, insurer, pension, DMV, court) may want its own certified original. Check with the parties you need to notify, then enter that number in the copies field. You're only drafting the request here; the office issues the copies.

Where do I send it and what's the fee?

Send it to the vital records office in the state or county where the death occurred, not where the person lived. Fees vary by state and per copy, so confirm the current amount before mailing — the CDC's "Where to Write for Vital Records" directory (cdc.gov/nchs) lists each office.

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General · Death certificate request

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Certified death certificates are ordered from the vital records office in the state (and often the county) where the death occurred — each has its own official form, fee, and eligibility rules. AttachKit drafts the requester side of a plain cover-letter request from your saved profile, so you fill in only the decedent's details and mail it with your ID and fee.

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Who needs it: Family members and estate representatives who need certified copies to settle an estate, claim life insurance or pensions, close bank accounts, transfer property or a vehicle title, or notify Social Security after a relative's death.

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Death certificate request questions, answered

Who is allowed to order a certified death certificate?: Most states limit certified copies to the spouse, a parent or child, another immediate family member, or someone with a documented legal interest (like an estate executor). Others may only be able to get an informational copy. The office asks for your relationship and usually proof of it.
How many copies should I order?: Many families order several — each institution (bank, insurer, pension, DMV, court) may want its own certified original. Check with the parties you need to notify, then enter that number in the copies field. You're only drafting the request here; the office issues the copies.
Where do I send it and what's the fee?: Send it to the vital records office in the state or county where the death occurred, not where the person lived. Fees vary by state and per copy, so confirm the current amount before mailing — the CDC's "Where to Write for Vital Records" directory (cdc.gov/nchs) lists each office.
Does AttachKit file this for me?: No. AttachKit only fills the PDF in your browser — nothing is uploaded and nothing is submitted. You print it, sign it, and mail it yourself with the required ID, fee, and documentation.

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