Pennsylvania - How to Obtain a certified copy of a fetal death certificate

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Procedure

In Person

You may go with complete application form, required fees and documents to the following nearest locations Erie, Harrisburg, New Castle, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton.

By Mail

• Download and completely fill out request form
• Make checks and/or money order payable to " Vital Records Service " and photocopy of valid photo ID
• Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Print or type your name and address on the envelope using all caps.
• Mail completed request form to:

Division of Vital Records

ATTN: Death Unit

101 South Mercer Street

Central Building, Room 401

P.O. Box 1528

New Castle, PA 16103

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Required Documents

• Valid government issued photo ID that verifies name and mailing address as listed in Part 2 in application form
• State issued drivers license or non-driver photo ID (if address has been changed, include copy of update card).
• If you do not have acceptable photo identification, an eligible requestor possessing government issued photo ID may apply. If an eligible requestor is unable to apply, you may submit a completed Statement from Requestors Not Possessing Acceptable Government-Issued Photo ID with two documents verifying your current address.

Office Locations & Contacts

In person

• Erie Public Office

Division of Vital Records

1910 West 26th Street

Erie, PA 16508-1148

(814) 871-4261

Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.

• Harrisburg Public Office

Division of Vital Records

Forum Place

555 Walnut Street, First Floor

Harrisburg, PA 17101-1914

(717) 772-3480

Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays

• New Castle Public Office

Division of Vital Records

Room 401 Central Building

101 South Mercer Street

New Castle, PA 16101

1-877-PA-HEALTH or (724) 656-3100

Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays

• Philadelphia Public Office

Division of Vital Records

110 North 8 th Street; Suite 108

Philadelphia, PA 19107-2412

(215) 560-3054

Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays

• Pittsburgh Public Office

Division of Vital Records

411 7th Avenue, Suite 360

Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1973

(412) 565-5113

Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays

• Scranton Public Office

Division of Vital Records

Room 112, Scranton State Office Building

100 Lackawanna Avenuee

Scranton, PA 18503-1928

(570) 963-4595

Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays

By Mail

Division of Vital Records

101 South Mercer Street

Central Building, Room 401

P.O. Box 1528

New Castle, PA 16103

Phone: (724) 656-3100

Eligibility

Only certain people can request a fetal death certificate. You must be:

• Immediate family member
• Extended family member who indicates a direct relationship to the stillborn fetus

Fees

Certified copy: $9.00 each

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

Mail requests are processed in approximately fourteen weeks from the date of receipt

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Instructions

• The Division of Vital Records issues only certified copies of fetal death records with the raised seal.
• There are 3 ways to obtain a certified copy of a fetal death certificate in person, by mail, by online.
• Be sure to complete all required information on the application form.
• There is a $9 fee for each certified copy. This fee may be waived for the dependent of an individual who served or is currently serving in the Armed Forces.

Required Information

• Full name of Deceased
• Date of death
• Sex
• Place of Death
• Full name of Father
• Full Maiden name of Mother
• Current address
• Reason for requesting certificate
• Relationship with descendent
• Daytime telephone number
• Number of certified copies required

Need for the Document

If you want to obtain certified copy of fetal death certificate you can obtain one with following the procedure given below.

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Pennsylvania Department of Health

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=608956&mode=2

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