Utah - How to obtain a Death Certificate

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Procedure

Order Online

VitalChek

• Certificates available for online ordering: Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce
• Service Fee: Yes
• Expedite Fee: $10.00 (VitalChek will process your requests on the same business day if received by 11:00am (Mountain Time))
• Standard Mail Shipping: 7-10 business days
• FedEx Shipping available: Yes

To purchase a certified copy of a Utah vital record and pay with a credit card, whether online, by phone or fax, you may go through VitalChek's Online Ordering System.

• Order Online: Go online and simply follow the steps to place an order. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service and all major credit cards are accepted. You will receive an e-mail notification once your certificate is shipped. If your shipment is via UPS, you will also receive the UPS tracking number.
• By Phone: Call this number, 866-632-2602.

Note: Additional fees will apply.

By Mail

You may also purchase a certificate by mail.

1. Fill out an application.
2. Mail the completed form along with a check or money order and an enlarged and easily identifiable photocopy of the back and front of your identification to:
   Office of Vital Records and Statistics
   PO Box 141012
   Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012
3. Mail requests are usually processed and mailed within 3 weeks.

In Person

Apply in person at Vital Records Salt Lake City office:

288 North 1460 West

Salt Lake City, Utah

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To request a copy of a certificate, complete and submit an application. Present your photo identification and pay the applicable fee.

Notes:

• Requests received after 4:30 p.m. will be processed the next business day.
• For more information, call (801) 538-6105.

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Required Documents

In Person:

• Completed application
• Photo identification

By Mail:

• Completed application
• Enlarged and easily identifiable photocopy of the back and front of your identification

Note: If no proofs are enclosed, your application will be returned.

Identification Requirements:

Identification is required for all non-public Vital Records. Mailed requests must include an enlarged and easily identifiable photocopy of the back and front of your identification from the list below or your application will be returned. All identification must be current.

Primary (at least 1 of the following)

• Government issued Photo Drivers License
• Government issued Photo Identification
• Government issued work ID
• Employment Card
• U.S. Military Identification Card
• Tribal Identification Card
• Pilot License
• Alien Registration Card
• Permanent Resident Card
• Temporary Resident Card
• U.S. Passport
• Foreign Passport
• U.S. Certification of Naturalization
• Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
• U.S. Citizen Identification Card
• Matricula Consular Card
• Concealed Weapon Permit
• Mexican Voter Registration Card
• Jail/Prison Release Form (with picture)

Secondary (at least 2 of the following)

• Work Identification/Paycheck/W-2
• School, University or College ID Card
• Voter Registration Card
• Social Security Card
• US Military Separation/DD-214
• Motor Vehicle Registration/Title
• Marriage License (not issued by Utah State Vital Records)
• Court Order or Court Documents
• Jail/Prison documents
• Probation Documents
• Property Tax Receipt
• Veterans Universal Access ID Card
• Selective Service Card
• Hunting/Fishing License
• Insurance cards or documents
• Utility Bill
• Business License
• Professional License

Acceptable Identification List to Obtain Certified Documents (PDF)

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of Vital Records

Street Address:
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah

Phone: (801) 538-6105
Fax: (801) 538-7012

Mailing Address
Office of Vital Records and Statistics
PO Box 141012
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012

Website

Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.

Beaver County : County Administration Building Post Office Box 392 105 East Center Beaver UT 84713
Phone: 435-438-6463 Website

Box Elder County  : 1 South Main Street Brigham City, Utah 84302
Phone: 435:734-3388 Website

Cache County  : 170 North Main Street Logan, Ut 84321-4541
Phone: 435-716-7150 Website

Carbon County  : 120 East Main Street Price, Utah 84501-3057
Phone: 435-636-3224 Website

Daggett County  : 95 North 1st Street P O Box 219 Manila, UT 84046-0218
Phone: 435-784-3154 Fax: 435-784-3335 Website

Davis County  : P O Box 618 Farmington, Ut 84025-0618
Phone: 801-451-3420 Website

Duchesne County  : Drawer 910 Duchesne, Ut 84021-0270
Phone: 435-738-1123 Website

Emery County  : 95 East Main Street Castle Dale, UT 84513-0629
Phone: 435-381-2119 Fax: 435-381-5183 Website

Garfield County  : 55 South Main Street P O Box 77 Panguitch, Ut 84759-0077
Website

Grand County  : 125 East Center Street Moab, Ut 84532-3449
Phone: 435-259-1321 Website

Iron County  : 68 S 100 East P O Box 429 Parowan, Ut 84761
Phone: 435-477-8341 Website

Juab County  : 160North Main Street Nephi, Ut 84648-1412
Phone: 435-623-3410 Website

Kane County  : 76 North Main Street Kanab, Ut 84741
Phone: 435-644-2458 Website

Millard County  : 50 South Main Fillmore, UT 84631
Phone: 435-743-6223 Website

Morgan County : 48 West Young Street Morgan, Ut 84050
Phone: 801-845-4011 Website

Piute County  : 550 North Main Street P O Box 90 Junction, UT 84740
Phone: 435-557-2840 Website

Rich County  : Rich County Courthouse 20 S. Main Randolph, Utah 84064
Phone: 435-793-2415 Website

Salt Lake County  : 2001 State Street Room S2200 Salt Lake City, Ut 84190
Phone: 801-468-3519 Website

San Juan County  : 117 South Main Street; PO Box 338 Monticello, Utah 84535
Phone: 448-587-3223 Website

Sanpete County  : 116 North Main Street Mainti, Ut 84642
Phone: 435-835-2131 Website

Sevier County  : 250 North Main P O Box 517 Richfield, Ut 84701
Phone: 435-893-0401 Website

Summit County  : P O Box 128 Coalville, UT 84017
Phone: 435-336-3203 Website

Tooele County  : 47 South Main Street Tooele, Ut 84074
Phone: 435-843-3140 Website

Uintah County  : 147 East Main Street Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: 435.781.5360 [http://www.co.uint

Eligibility

Immediate family members or person with written permission from the immediate family may obtain copies of vital records.

Fees

Death certificate fees:

• Search fee (includes one certified copy): $18.00
• Each additional copy of the same record: $8.00

Validity

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

Documents to Use

Office of Vital Records and Statistics:

• APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.    

Processing Time

• Online: Standard Mail Shipping: 7-10 business days
• By Mail: Mail requests are usually processed and mailed within 3 weeks.
• In person: Your request will be processed on the same day, for requests received after 4:30 p.m. will be processed the next business day.

Instructions

• The Utah Department of Health, Office of Vital Records and Statistics (Utah Vital Records) issues certified copies of Utah death certificates for events which occurred within the State of Utah.
• Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Utah from 1905 to present.
• Certificates for deaths that occurred in Utah since 1905 are on file in this office. If the death did not occur in Utah, please visit NCHS - Where to Write for Vital Records.
• You may request for copies of vital records online, by phone, by mail and in person.
• Check your certificate for accuracy. Your copy can only be replaced within 90 days from issuance date. After 90 days you must repay applicable fees.
• If requestor does not respond to a written request for information within 90 days, Vital Records may retain all monies paid.

Required Information

• Name of deceased
• Date of death
• Gender
• Place where death occurred (city or county and state)
• Birth place of decedent
• Date of Birth of decedent
• Usual residence of decedent
• Social Security Number
• Full name of spouse (if applicable)
• Decedent's father's name and mother's name
• Reason for request
• Relationship to deceased
• Applicant's full name and mailing address
• Phone number including area code

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 necessary when you execute the will or make funeral arrangements.

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