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Why use online vitals to get death certificate copies?

Online Vitals is the safest, most convenient way to get the death certificate copies you need.

Our application is simple and secure.

We provide you with a comprehensive application package.

You can apply completely from home.

We offer personalized support throughout the application process.

Our tracking interface allows you to monitor your application every step of the way.

With Online Vitals, you can obtain copies of death certificates quickly and easily. All you have to do is fill out our short online questionnaire, then let our experts do the rest.

They will prepare all of the necessary forms — accurately and completely — and provide you with a comprehensive application package. Just drop your documents in the mail and sit back and wait for your certificates to come to you.

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Why use online vitals to get death certificate copies?

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Online Vitals is the safest, most convenient way to get the death certificate copies you need.

Our application is simple and secure.

We provide you with a comprehensive application package.

You can apply completely from home.

We offer personalized support throughout the application process.

Our tracking interface allows you to monitor your application every step of the way.

With Online Vitals, you can obtain copies of death certificates quickly and easily. All you have to do is fill out our short online questionnaire, then let our experts do the rest.

They will prepare all of the necessary forms — accurately and completely — and provide you with a comprehensive application package. Just drop your documents in the mail and sit back and wait for your certificates to come to you.

 

Crucial tasks that require a death certificate

After an individual passes, their estate must be settled, and this requires
multiple copies of their death certificate.

A copy of a deceased individual’s death certificate may be
necessary to:

Make burial or cremation arrangements

Claim an inheritance

Sell or distribute their assets

Cancel subscriptions and services

Settle outstanding loans or mortgages

Register their death with the IRS

Remove them from joint accounts or loans

Arrange for custody of children or dependents

Crucial tasks that require a death certificate

 

 

After an individual passes, their estate must be settled, and this requires multiple copies of their death certificate.

A copy of a deceased individual’s death certificate may be necessary to:

  Make burial or cremation arrangements

  Claim an inheritance

  Sell or distribute their assets

  Cancel subscriptions and services

  Settle outstanding loans or mortgages

  Register their death with the IRS

  Remove them from joint accounts or loans

  Arrange for custody of children or dependents

 

Death certificate search and request by State

Death certificate copies can only be issued by the state where the death was registered, however, our services are available in all 50 states..

You can use the map below to select the state you need to request a death certificate from.

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY DC

What do you need to request a certified Death certificate copy?

Each state has its own rules and requirements for ordering a death certificate copy.

In most states, death records are closed, which means you can only apply for the death certificate of an immediate family member. The application will ask for:

The full, legal name of the deceased individual

The date of death

The location of death

Your reason for applying

A phone number and the address where the record should be sent

Depending on the state regulations, you may need to include a valid, government-issued photo ID with your application, such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID card, or passport. You may also need a certified copy of your birth certificate in order to verify your relationship to the person on record.

What our clients
think about us

The online process was efficient & very convenient. The website worked seamlessly; the application was easy to submit. Response time was quick & I received my document in record time. I'll use Online Vitals whenever I need other documents.

Rhonnie Tinsley
Chicago, IL

This is truly exceptional company, my wait was nowhere near expected, if your in a pinch and need to get ahold of your official documents these guys have your back. God bless

Day Kinsey
Washington D.C.

This was a great service. I was in a situation that took me away from modern conveniences and to do it all at one time via computer was a life saver.

Tania Dunagan
Austin, TX

I received my documents in a timely matter. Online was the next best thing maybe better no waiting in long lines. Since everything is closed you can not go into the City Hall building for anything due to COVID19 Pandemic.

Geraldine Jordan
Houston, TX

Excellent customer service and quick service, highly recommended for quick and with a smile from the company.

Cesar Esteban
Phoenix, AZ

What do you need to request a certified Death certificate copy?

 

Each state has its own rules and requirements for ordering a death certificate copy.

In most states, death records are closed, which means you can only apply for the death certificate of an immediate family member. The application will ask for:

The full, legal name of the deceased individual

The date of death

The location of death

Your reason for applying

A phone number and the address where the record should be sent

Depending on the state regulations, you may need to include a valid, government-issued photo ID with your application, such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID card, or passport. You may also need a certified copy of your birth certificate in order to verify your relationship to the person on record.

What our clients
think about us

The online process was efficient & very convenient. The website worked seamlessly; the application was easy to submit. Response time was quick & I received my document in record time. I'll use Online Vitals whenever I need other documents.

Rhonnie Tinsley
Chicago, IL

This is truly exceptional company, my wait was nowhere near expected, if your in a pinch and need to get ahold of your official documents these guys have your back. God bless

Day Kinsey
Washington D.C.

This was a great service. I was in a situation that took me away from modern conveniences and to do it all at one time via computer was a life saver.

Tania Dunagan
Austin, TX

I received my documents in a timely matter. Online was the next best thing maybe better no waiting in long lines. Since everything is closed you can not go into the City Hall building for anything due to COVID19 Pandemic.

Geraldine Jordan
Houston, TX

Excellent customer service and quick service, highly recommended for quick and with a smile from the company.

Cesar Esteban
Phoenix, AZ

Frequently asked
questions

How to get a death certificate?

Death certificate copies can only be issued by a vital records office in the state where the death was registered. However, instead of going to the records office in person, you can apply using our simple online application system.

Our service allows you to apply online, from the comfort of your own home. No need to deal with the long lines at the vital records office. All you have to do is provide some basic information about the deceased individual, then let us do the rest. You’ll get your death certificate copies delivered to you by mail as quickly as possible.

How long does it take to get a death certificate?

Processing times vary by state and county. Depending on the vital records office used, it can take anywhere from 5 days to 16 weeks to get death certificate copies. However, errors or missing information on your application documents can add significant delays or even rejection.

That’s why our application assistance service is so valuable. Our experts make sure that your application is fully accurate and will be accepted without delay, so you can get the records you need quickly.

Where to get a death certificate?

Death certificate copies are only available from a vital records office in the state where the death was registered. Obviously not everyone has the ability or desire to visit the vital records office in person and wait in line for hours. So, fortunately, there is another option.

Our online application assistance service allows you to apply for a death certificate from anywhere in the United States, without even leaving your home. Just fill out our short, simple online questionnaire, then let our experts do all of the hard work.

They will determine which forms you need, fill out all of the necessary documents, then provide you with everything you need to apply. All you have to do is follow the included instructions, drop your application package in the mail, then wait for your death certificate copies to arrive in your mailbox.

Who can get a death certificate?

The majority of U.S. states have closed death records, which means that only a close family member of the deceased can access their death certificate. This typically includes:

· Spouses
· Parents
· Children
· Grandparents
· Grandchildren
· Siblings

However, after a specific number of years (which varies by state), most death records become public, so they are available to anyone who wants them. If the death certificate you need is still closed, you will likely need to provide a copy of your birth certificate to verify your relationship to the deceased.

Who needs death certificates when someone dies?

Death certificate copies are important for anyone involved in settling the deceased’s estate. This includes the executor of the estate, as well as anyone who stands to inherit money or property from the deceased individual.

If you have any joint services, loans, or property ownership with the deceased, you may also need a copy of the death certificate. In addition, family members may want a copy of the death certificate for their own family records.

 

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