Order Your Official Pennsylvania Death Certificate Online
Quick, easy and secure — we prepare and file your application, and your certified copy is delivered by mail.
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Simple, Secure Online Process
Get your vital records in three easy steps
Select Record Type
Choose the vital record you need from any U.S. state
Complete Application
Complete the secure application form and required documentation
Secure Delivery
Receive your official certificate securely via mail
Death Certificate
Processing Time
Varies by office — we confirm the current timeline on your order
Filing Level: State or County
Requirements
- • Completed application for a certified copy of the death record
- • Sworn statement of identity (notarized when an authorized copy is requested)
- • Government-issued photo ID for the requester
- • Full name of the decedent and date of death
- • City and county where the death occurred
- • Your relationship to the decedent and the reason for the request
Who Can Order Certified Records?
Most states allow the following individuals to order certified copies of vital records.
Birth Certificates
- The person named on the certificate
- Parent or legal guardian
- Spouse
- Child
- Legal representative
Death Certificates
- Immediate family members
- Legal representatives
- Estate administrators
Marriage Certificates
- Either spouse
- Legal representatives
- Authorized requesters depending on state rules
Divorce Certificates
- Either party named on the record
- Legal representatives
- Authorized requesters depending on state rules
Eligibility requirements vary by state. The application will confirm eligibility during the order process.
Order a Certified Record
Order official certificates from all 50 U.S. states
Payment Information
| Certified Copy of Pennsylvania Death Certificate | |
|---|---|
| $140.00 | Online processing fee (US Records service fee) |
| Set by the issuing agency | Pennsylvania agency fee (per copy) |
| Free | Filing speed: Standard Filing |
| $14.95 | Filing speed: Priority Filing |
| $29.95 | Filing speed: Expedited Filing |
Fees & Payment
We accept Visa, Mastercard and debit cards.
Our service fee: a processing fee charged at the time of your order, covering our secure online platform, application preparation, review and support.
Agency fee: the Pennsylvania issuing agency charges a separate fee for each certified copy. It is collected with your order and passed through to the agency.
Please Note
Filing speed: additional fees may apply depending on the filing speed you choose. Agency processing and delivery times are controlled by the issuing agency.
Agency fees are set by the issuing agency and are subject to change without notice.
If no record is found, fees may be applied to cover the cost of the record search and are non-refundable.
US Records is a private, non-government provider and is not affiliated with any federal, state or local government agency.
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Official State-Issued Certificates
Issued by the appropriate state or county agency
Transparent Pricing
Clear breakdown of service and state fees
Pennsylvania Death Certificate — Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can order a Pennsylvania death certificate?
- In most cases immediate family members, legal representatives and estate administrators may order a certified Pennsylvania death certificate. The issuing agency makes the final eligibility decision, and we confirm your relationship to the record before filing.
- Can I order a Pennsylvania death certificate for a family member?
- Yes, when you are an eligible requester — typically immediate family members or legal representatives. You will tell us your relationship to the record during the application, and we only file requests the Pennsylvania issuing agency allows.
List of Pennsylvania Counties
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.