$45 per certified copy. No hidden fees. We advance all official government fees on your behalf.
Delivery: 3-4 weeks standard
Order NowDelivery: approx. 1-2 weeks (state dependent)
Order with Expedited| Copies | Service | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5 copies | Standard | $225 |
| 10 copies | Standard | $450 |
| 12 copies | Standard (recommended) | $540 |
| 12 copies | Expedited | $565 |
| 15 copies | Standard | $675 |
Each institution handling the deceased's estate typically requires its own original certified copy. Photocopies are not accepted. Here are the most common institutions that require certified death certificates:
We recommend ordering 12-15 copies for most estates. Ordering additional copies at the time of initial request is significantly cheaper than placing a second order later.
The $45 per copy fee includes all official state government fees, which range from $6 (Kentucky) to $34 (Michigan) per copy. We advance these fees on your behalf. You pay our service fee; we handle the government payment.
Yes. Our $45 per copy fee includes all official state government filing fees. These fees vary by state (from $6 to $34 per copy) but are fully covered in our flat fee.
No. Delivery to your address is included in the $45 per copy service fee. We ship via USPS first-class or priority mail depending on your order.
You can place a second order at any time. However, obtaining additional copies after the initial order is typically slower, as the vital records office processes it as a new request. We recommend ordering all copies you think you may need in your initial order.
Expedited processing is available in most states. States that do not offer expedited processing through their vital records office (such as Illinois and Georgia) are noted on their state guide pages. We will notify you if expedited is unavailable for your state.
Order takes about 5 minutes. We handle everything from there.
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