Death Certificates
Order official death certificates for estate settlement, insurance claims, and legal purposes.
What You'll Need
- Full name of the deceased
- Date of death
- Place of death (city and state)
- Your relationship to the deceased
- Reason for ordering the certificate
- Valid government-issued ID
Common Uses for Death Certificates
Estate settlement and probate
Life insurance claims
Property transfers
Banking and financial accounts
Social Security benefits
Legal proceedings
About US Records
US Records is a private service that assists individuals with ordering vital records from government agencies. We are not a government agency. Official vital records may be obtained directly from the issuing government office for free or at a lower cost. Our fees cover the convenience of online ordering, guided assistance, document review, and document filing, to help ensure your order meets agency requirements.