Vital records / death
U.S. Death Certificate
A certified copy of a death certificate is required for estate and probate proceedings, life insurance claims, pension and Social Security benefits, property transfer, and updating account beneficiaries.
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Pricing shown after the short application form. Government fees set by the issuing state are billed at cost by our partner Vital Records Online.
Common reasons people order
- Estate / probate proceedings
- Life insurance claims
- Social Security survivor benefits
- Pension and retirement account transfer
- Property title transfer
- Closing or transferring financial accounts
What you'll need
- Government photo ID — driver's license, passport, or state ID
- Documented relationship to the decedent (most states require legal interest)
- Cannot be ordered for yourself — must be a family member or legal representative