Death Records Search

Search for vital records, death records, find birth records and get death certificates. The Vital Records Office provides eligible applicants with copies of death certificates for deaths in each state.

Click Here to search for Official Death Records form any state.

In order to obtain a copy of a death certificate in the United States, contact the vital statistics office in the state or area where the death occurred.For accurate and speedy results please note the following:

• Write the information and name clearly
• Provide as much information as possible on the individual or event for which you need documents. Include all names that may have been used, including nicknames, alternate spellings, etc. List dates as accurately as possible. If you don't know the exact date, specify the span of years you wish for the search.
• Provide a self addressed and stamped envelope.
• Be patient most county offices are understaffed.
• Include following information:
  
  1. date of request
  2. full name of deceased
  3. gender
  4. date of death
  5. place of death (city or town, county, state)
  6. relationship to the individual
  7. the purpose the record is needed
  8. requestor's name & address
  9. requestor's driver's license number & state
  10. requestor's signature