What type of certificate do you need?
State law requires this office to issue 2 different types of certified copies to requesters: unrestricted and informational. Persons requesting certified copies of death certificates must sign a statement, under penalty of perjury, that they are authorized to receive a regular certified copy.
To learn more about the State law and who is an authorized requestor, click here.
- Unrestricted
An unrestricted certificate can be used to establish your identity. You must be an authorized requestor.
- Informational
An Informational certificate can not be used for identity purposes. It is intended only as an informational document. Printed across the face of the document will be,"informational. Not valid document to establish identity."
An informational or restricted certificate can not be used for identity purposes. It is intended only as an informational document. Printed across the face of the document will be, "Informational. Not a valid document to establish identity."
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