How to Order a Death Certificate From Another State

It is quite simple to order a death certificate from another state. To get started, you’ll need to contact the county recorder’s office where the death occurred to find out what requirements they have for obtaining the certificate.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Stamp
• Internet access
• Envelope

1. Contact the recorder’s office in the county where the death occurred to find out the requirements for ordering a death certificate.
2. Apply in person at the county office, or mail in a request form.
3. Find the forms you require on the Web site of the county clerk’s office.
4. Fill out the forms and mail them, then wait for the death certificate to be mailed to you.

Tips & Warnings

• You must be an authorized person in order to obtain a certified copy of the death record for someone.
• You may need to provide a notarized, sworn statement that proves you are authorized to obtain a certified death record.