Funeral Home Application for a Death Certificate 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Funeral Home Application for a Death Certificate in our editor.
  2. Begin with Part 1, where you will enter the funeral director's name, funeral home name, license number, and contact details. Ensure all information is accurate to avoid processing delays.
  3. In Part 2, provide details about the deceased, including their full name, date of death, social security number, and place of death. This section is crucial for identifying the correct death record.
  4. For Part 3, indicate the acceptable forms of identification you are submitting. Remember to include a legible photocopy of a valid ID as specified.
  5. Complete Part 4 by calculating any fees due for the certificate. If applicable, note if you are requesting a fee waiver due to military service.
  6. Finally, sign and date the application in Part 5. Your signature must match the name provided in Part 1 to validate your request.

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An original death certificate is always filed in the state where the death occurred. Once reviewed and cataloged by government officials, the original death certificate serves as the authoritative record of someones death. It wont typically leave the states vital records office after being filed.
Contact the vital records office of the state where the death occurred to learn: How to order a certified copy of a death certificate online, by mail, or in-person.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Death Certificate? Obtaining an official death certificate can take between two and four weeks after making a request with the vital records office.
Funeral homes typically assist in obtaining these certificates and are obligated to file them within 8 days of the death. To expedite the process, online services can be used. Generally, it takes around 4-6 weeks for the certificate to arrive, but when working with a funeral home, it may only take 2-3 weeks.
Death in the U.S.: how to get a certified copy of a death certificate. Contact the vital records office of the state where the death occurred to learn: How to order a certified copy of a death certificate online, by mail, or in-person.