Office of Vital Records

Apply for a Death Certificate

Applications will be accepted and the certified copies will be mailed to the applicant. There is no pick-up service.

Our lobby is open from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. However, only customers who arrive before 4:00 PM will be served.

To apply in person you must bring the following:

A valid government-issued picture identification which bears your signature.
Proof of eligibility.
Appropriate fee. Acceptable payment methods are: cash, traveler's checks, cashier's checks, money orders, Visa, or MasterCard. Cashier's checks and money orders must be for the exact amount and made payable to Office of Vital Records.

To apply by mail you must submit the following:

A completed Application for Certified Copy of Death Certificate
A copy of your valid government-issued picture identification which bears your signature or have your signature notarized.
Proof of eligibility.
Appropriate fee, according to the fee schedule. Acceptable payment methods are: cashier's checks, money orders, Visa, or MasterCard. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH. Cashier's checks and money orders must be for the exact amount and made payable to Office of Vital Records. If you pay by credit/debit card, you must include the full card number and expiration date on your application.

Note: An incomplete application will delay the processing of your request.

If necessary, you can also request expedited service.