Guam - Obtain a Death Certificate

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Procedure

In person:

1. Request for certificate/s by going to Office of Vital Statistics.
2. Provide all the needed information in the request form to make the search for the record much easier.
3. Pay the fee. You may pay in cash or use your credit card (VISA and MasterCard).

By mail:
If you are off the island and needed to get a certified record of a vital event, you may send a request by mail.

1. Provide your full legal name and the date of the event on your request.
2. Include a photocopy of your identification for verification purposes and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail.
3. You may also provide special handling instructions along with your request.
4. Mail request to:
   123 Chalan Kareta, Mangilao, Guam 96913
   (Attn: OVS)

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Required Documents

For requests submitted by mail:

• Written request
• Photocopy of your identification
• Self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of Vital Statistics
Location:
Room 109
123 Chalan Kareta, Mangilao, GU
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday 8:00 3:30 pm
Closed Holidays
Telephone Numbers
(W) (671) 735-7263, 735-7185, 735-7280
(F) (671) 734-5910

Department of Public Health and Social Services
123 Chalan Kareta,
Mangilao, Guam 96913-6304

Eligibility

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Fees

Death Certificate: $5.00

Method of payment for on-island requests:

• Cash
• Credit Card (VISA and MasterCard)

Method of payment for off-island requests:

• Money order or cashiers check made payable to Treasurer of Guam

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application Form

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A Death Certificate is a document issued by a registrar of vital statistics that declares the date, location and cause of a person's death.

A copy of the death certificate is often required in procedures, such as execution of the will or making funeral arrangements.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a death certificate in Guam.

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External Links

http://www.dphss.guam.gov/content/office-vital-statistics

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