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Death Certificates Certified copies of Oklahoma death certificates are available at the Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Records Service. Application for obtaining a death certificate may be submitted by writing to our office or by visiting one of our office locations. For an Out-of-State Death Certificate, please see the National Center for Health Statistics' site on Where to Write for Vital Records. Who can request a certified copy of a death certificate? What information is required to obtain a death certificate? How do I request a death certificate? How much does a certified copy of a death certificate cost? How long does it take to get a certified copy of a death certificate? How do I get an application to request a death certificate How long has Oklahoma been collecting death certificates? How do I contact the Vital Records Service? Who Can Request a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate? Death certificates are not open for public inspection. Any individual may obtain a death certificate upon written application, with proper information and identification and applicable fees. What information is Required to Obtain a Death Certificate? To better provide service to you we must be in receipt of certain information (see below). This information helps us to help you and allows us to process your request in an expedient manner with no unnecessary delays. If this information is not accurate this delays the search and may result in the document not being located. That is why it is important to furnish complete and accurate information with your initial request. You can be assured that every attempt will be made to make a thorough search of our files for the document you have requested. Information required to process a request for a death certificate:
Acceptable Identification (ID) A photocopy of a valid government issued photo ID by either the applicant or an individual attesting for the applicant* is required for issuance of certificates of death and stillbirth. Acceptable current photo IDs are:
Please note the ID must be legible and must be current. How do I request a Death Certificate? To obtain a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate, the following steps must be completed. 1. Complete the Application Form Application For Search And Certified Copy Of Death Certificate (106k .pdf ) 2. Have the Required Information 3. Request the Death Certificate
How much does a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate cost? The fee for the search of a death record is $10.00. This fee will pay for the issuance of one certified copy of the death certificate if located. Additional copies will be issued at a cost of $10.00 per copy. The searching fee is not refundable or transferable. Please make your check or money order payable to the Vital Records Service. If mailing your request, please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for return of the requested certificates. Corrections or additions to death records require additional fees and submission of required documentation. Instructions and assessment of fees will be made on an individual basis after review of requested record. Current Fees
How long does it take to get a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate? Waiting time..... Mail: allow at least 4 weeks In person: allow at least 1 hour (may be longer) Expedited Service Requests using the U.S. Postal Service will allow processing within 24 to 48 hours. These services however, must include an envelope with US postage attached or a check payable to the appropriate courier for the total amount of pickup and delivery of the item. These fees can be determined by contacting the courier in advance. Account numbers will not be accepted since the Division has been advised by the major couriers, that as the sender we will be held responsible for payment if the individual declines payment for any reason. There will be no exceptions. If this process is not complete the document will be returned by regular U.S. Mail. death certificates cannot be faxed. VitalChek also provides online service. Priority mail will be handled the same method as regular mail. Application to request a Death Certificate Application For Search And Certified Copy Of Death Certificate (106k .pdf ) How long has Oklahoma been collecting Death Certificates? Oklahoma began filing death records in October of 1908. It was not mandatory, however, that these records be filed until 1917. Because death records were not required in years past as they are today for identification, the filing process in many years prior to 1940 are sketchy. It is the responsibility of the hospital or the funeral director in each matter of death to properly obtain the information needed and file the certificate in a timely manner. Contact Information |
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