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Death Certificate Requests
Death Certificate requests in person

Only surviving spouses, children,parents and siblings of the deceased are entitled to copies of death certificates.
  • The person requesting a death certificate must have current official identification:
    • U.S.A. driver's license
    • Passport
    • Proof of relationship to deceased:
    • For children: long form  birth certificates showing deceased parents name(s)
    • For siblings: long form birth certificates showing their parents name(s)
  • Attorneys representing an estate of a deceased individual may obtain copies upon providing a written letter on the law firm letterhead stating the reason for the request and enclose both the fee and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
  • Fee: $10 per copy

Death Certificate requests by mail

Only surviving spouses, parents,children of the deceased, and siblings are entitled to a death certificate. The following must be included with the request:
  • Name of the deceased
  • Date of death
  • Signature (must be notarized)
  • Photo Identification:  US Drivers License, MV Non- Drivers License or Passport
  • Proof of Relationship to Deceased: (See proof requirements listed above)
  • A stamped, self-addressed envelope
  • Fee: $10 by personal check or money order made payable to the Office of Vital Records  or
  • Payment Option
  • Certificate Application

Mail your request to:
The Office of Vital Records
515 North Ave.
New Rochelle, NY 10801

Additional Information
For more information, please call (914) 654-2159.

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