Requesting a death certificate typically involves contacting the state’s vital records office or department of health. Below is a comprehensive list of official websites for each U.S. state where you can request a death certificate.

Alabama

• Website: Alabama Department of Public Health

• Information: Death certificates can be requested online, by mail, or in person.

Alaska

• Website: Alaska Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Arizona

• Website: Arizona Department of Health Services

• Information: Death certificates are available through state and county offices.

Arkansas

• Website: Arkansas Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, phone, or in person.

California

• Website: California Department of Public Health

• Information: Death certificates can be ordered online, by mail, or in person.

Colorado

• Website: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

• Information: Available online, by mail, or in person.

Connecticut

• Website: Connecticut Department of Public Health

• Information: Requests can be made to the state vital records office or town offices.

Delaware

• Website: Delaware Health and Social Services

• Information: Death certificates are available online, by mail, or in person.

Florida

• Website: Florida Department of Health

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

Georgia

• Website: Georgia Department of Public Health

• Information: Available online, by mail, or in person.

Hawaii

• Website: Hawaii State Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Idaho

• Website: Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics

• Information: Order by mail or in person.

Illinois

• Website: Illinois Department of Public Health

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Indiana

• Website: Indiana Department of Health

• Information: Death certificates are available online, by mail, or in person.

Iowa

• Website: Iowa Department of Public Health

• Information: Requests can be made by mail or in person.

Kansas

• Website: Kansas Department of Health and Environment

• Information: Available online, by mail, phone, or in person.

Kentucky

• Website: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

• Information: Order online, by mail, phone, or in person.

Louisiana

• Website: Louisiana Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Maine

• Website: Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

• Information: Available by mail or in person.

Maryland

• Website: Maryland Department of Health

• Information: Death certificates can be requested online, by mail, or in person.

Massachusetts

• Website: Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics

• Information: Order online, by mail, phone, or in person.

Michigan

• Website: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Minnesota

• Website: Minnesota Department of Health

• Information: Available through county vital records offices or by mail.

Mississippi

• Website: Mississippi State Department of Health

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

Missouri

• Website: Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Montana

• Website: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

• Information: Available by mail or in person.

Nebraska

• Website: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

• Information: Order online, by mail, phone, or in person.

Nevada

• Website: Nevada Department of Health and Human Services

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

New Hampshire

• Website: New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration

• Information: Available by mail or in person.

New Jersey

• Website: New Jersey Department of Health

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

New Mexico

• Website: New Mexico Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

New York

• Website: New York State Department of Health

• Information: Note that New York City has its own vital records office.

• New York City: NYC Department of Health

North Carolina

• Website: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

• Information: Available online, by mail, or in person.

North Dakota

• Website: North Dakota Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Ohio

• Website: Ohio Department of Health

• Information: Death certificates are available through local vital statistics offices.

Oklahoma

• Website: Oklahoma State Department of Health

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

Oregon

• Website: Oregon Health Authority

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, phone, or in person.

Pennsylvania

• Website: Pennsylvania Department of Health

• Information: Available online, by mail, or in person.

Rhode Island

• Website: Rhode Island Department of Health

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

South Carolina

• Website: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, phone, or in person.

South Dakota

• Website: South Dakota Department of Health

• Information: Available by mail or in person.

Tennessee

• Website: Tennessee Department of Health

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

Texas

• Website: Texas Department of State Health Services

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Utah

• Website: Utah Department of Health and Human Services

• Information: Available online, by mail, or in person.

Vermont

• Website: Vermont Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made through the town clerk or state office.

Virginia

• Website: Virginia Department of Health

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

Washington

• Website: Washington State Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person.

West Virginia

• Website: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

• Information: Available online, by mail, or in person.

Wisconsin

• Website: Wisconsin Department of Health Services

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

Wyoming

• Website: Wyoming Department of Health

• Information: Requests can be made by mail or in person.

Additional U.S. Jurisdictions

District of Columbia

• Website: DC Health

• Information: Order online, by mail, or in person.

Puerto Rico

• Website: Puerto Rico Department of Health

• Information: Requests are typically made by mail or in person.

Guam

• Website: Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services

• Information: Requests can be made in person or by mail.

U.S. Virgin Islands

• Website: U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health

• Information: Requests are accepted by mail or in person.

Important Notes

• Eligibility: Access to death certificates may be restricted to certain individuals (e.g., immediate family members, legal representatives).

• Identification: You may be required to provide valid identification and proof of relationship.

• Fees: There are fees associated with obtaining death certificates, which vary by state and method of request.

• Processing Time: Processing times can vary; check the specific state’s website for details.

• Third-Party Services: Some states partner with third-party vendors like VitalChek for online orders.

Recommendations

• Verify Current Procedures: Always check the official state website or contact the vital records office directly for the most up-to-date information.

• Prepare Necessary Documents: Ensure you have all required documentation before submitting your request to avoid delays.

• Consider Expedited Services: If you need the death certificate quickly, look for expedited processing options, which may incur additional fees.