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If applying IN PERSON, applicant must show one of the valid, government-issued, photo IDs listed below. If applying BY MAIL, submit a valid, notarized signature on your application or a copy of one of the valid, government-issued, photo IDs listed below.
Valid Government Issued Identification with Picture and Signature:
Note: Expired, cracked, broken, taped or faded identification cannot be accepted.
Requestor | Death Certificates |
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Yourself (18+) | N/A |
Parent | Must be names as such on death certificate. |
Grandparent | A copy of your son/daughter's certified birth certificate naming you as parent. In addition, your son/daughter must be named as parent on your grandchild's birth certificate. |
Spouse (18+) | A marriage certificate that links the surviving spouse to the deceased. |
Brother/Sister (18+) | A copy of your own certified birth certificate showing parent(s) name(s) on sibling's death certificate. |
Son/Daughter (18+) | A copy of own certified birth certificate with showing deceased's name as parent. |
Legal Guardian | Documentation to establish relationship between the deceased and the requestor; requestor must substantiate legal interest in the certificate. (Notarized or certified documents are preferable but not required.) |
(18+)= Applicant must be 18 years or older or be emancipated by court order. |