azdhs.gov Apply For Death Certificate : Arizona Department Of Health Services

Organisation : Arizona Department Of Health Services
Facility Name : Death Certificate In Arizona
City/State/Country: Arizona, USA
Website : https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/index.php#death-certificates-home

How To Obtain A Death Certificate In Arizona?

To Obtain A Death Certificate In Arizona, Follow the below steps
Apply Online :
** The Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Vital Records now accepts online orders in addition to expedited services. You can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc.

** We do not endorse any other internet ordering service. VitalChek can be reached either through its website or by phone. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard®, or Visa®.

Order a Certificate Online link – https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/arizona

Related / Similar Facilities : azdhs.gov Apply For Birth Certificate : Arizona Department Of Health Services

Apply in Person :
** The Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Vital Records no longer provides same day walk in customer service.
** You may apply for a certified copy of a birth or death certificate by mail.
** If you would like same day walk in customer service please visit your local county health department Office of Vital Records.

Apply by Mail :
To apply by mail you must submit the following:
** A completed Application for Certified Copy of Death Certificate [Español]
** A copy of the front and back of your valid government-issued picture identification which bears your signature or have your signature notarized.
** Proof of eligibility.
** Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.
** Appropriate fee, according to the fee schedule. Acceptable payment methods are: cashier’s checks, money orders, Visa, or MasterCard.
** Please Do Not Send Cash. Cashier’s checks and money orders must be for the exact amount and made payable to Office of Vital Records.
** If you pay by credit/debit card, you must include the full card number and expiration date on your application.

Note:
** An incomplete application will delay the processing of your request.
** The average processing time for applications submitted through the mail is five business days from the date the application is received in Vital Records.

Who Can Obtain a Death Certificate

** Only persons 18 years of age or older may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate.

Note: An applicant presenting documents from a foreign country as proof of relationship or proof of legal interest must provide certified copies of the documents. Photocopies are not acceptable. If an evidentiary document is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by:

** An English translation of the evidentiary document; and
** A written statement signed by the translator, attesting that the translator is competent to translate the evidentiary document and that the English translation is an accurate and complete translation of the evidentiary document.
** Arizona is a ‘closed record’ state. That means that vital records are not public record. Arizona law restricts the public’s access to vital records to protect the confidentiality rights of our citizens.

Spouse :
** The spouse’s name is included in the deceased individual’s death certificate.
** The spouse submits a copy of the marriage certificate for the deceased individual and the spouse.
** The spouse submits a signed application.
** The spouse provides valid government issued identification or notarized signature on the application.
** The spouse submits the appropriate fee(s).

Parent :
** The parent is eligible to receive a certified copy of the death certificate if all of the following criteria are met:
** The parent’s name is included in the deceased individual’s death record.
** If the parent’s name is not included in the death record, a copy of the deceased individual’s birth registration that lists the name of the parent or, if applicable, a certified copy of a court order of adoption or certificate of adoption or other court order naming the applicant as the deceased individual’s parent.
** If the decedent was born in Arizona, the parent shall provide the name and date of birth of the decedent for verification (provided on the application) in the applicable electronic registry system. If the decedent was born in another state, a copy of the deceased registrant’s birth record that contains the name of the parent.
** The parent submits a signed application.
** The parent provides valid government issued identification or notarized signature on the application.
** The parent submits the appropriate fee(s).

Death Certificate Online Ordering Fee In Arizona

Service                                        Fee
Certificate Fee                            $20.00 per certificate
Processing Charge Per Order    $12.95

Contact Arizona Department Of Health Services

ovr.info [AT] azdhs.gov PO Box 6018 Phoenix, AZ 85005