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A certified copy of a death certificate can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Phone: 916-445-2684 Frequently Asked Questions
The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains a permanent, public record of every death that has occurred in California since July 1905. Requesting a Certified Copy Electronic Submission; Mail-In Request; VS 112 - Application for Certified Copy of Death Record (PDF)
Death records are available two weeks after the date of event. You may request a copy from either the county of death or from the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH- VR).
The fastest way to obtain a death certificate in California is to use online services such as VitalChek. Since local agencies typically take longer to process requests, using online services can help expedite the process and ensure the request is quickly processed by the health department.
As part of statewide efforts to prevent identity theft, California law (Health and Safety Code Section 103526) permits only authorized individuals as listed on the application to receive certified copies of death records.
Applications and Certificate of Identity forms will be available on our website www.lavote.net starting July 1, 2003.
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California death certificates can be ordered by by mail, online using approved third-party providers, or in-person via a County Clerk/Recorder (for deaths that occured within that county). To order a death certificate by mail in California, print and fill out the application form, and mail it (along with the fee or payment information) to:
