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This page has been automatically translated from English. MSDH has not reviewed this translation and is not responsible for any inaccuracies.
Please print and return the following application form:
Payment information is below. Send completed application and payment to:
Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
Instructions
- Complete the information sections of this form. PLEASE PRINT.
- The application must be signed.
- Payment: Send a personal check, bank or postal money order, or a bank cashier's check in the correct amount made payable to Mississippi Vital Records.We accept no responsibility for cash sent through the mail.
Please Remember
- The death certificate is the most important legal document in the settlementof the estate and insurance. It is important that the information on the certificate iscorrect. When you receive copies of the death certificate, check particularly spelling ofnames and that dates are correct.
- If there are incorrect items on the certificate and the death occurred lessthan one year ago, please notify the funeral director who filed the certificate.
- If there are incorrect items on the certificate and the death occurred morethan one year ago, a court order may be required. Please contact Vital Records atthe above address for additional information.
- The fee for a certified copy of a death certificate is $17. Each additionalcopy ordered at the same time costs $6.
- If the date of death is uncertain, a five-year search of our records will be made. If the record is not on file,only the fees paid for any additional copies, if any, will be refunded.
Photo ID Requirement
If you are applying for yourself, or you are applying for someone else as their spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, grandchild, guardian, or legal representative, then you must provide a completed application and a copy of your valid photo identification. Acceptable forms of identification are the following:
- State Issued Driver's License
- State Issued Photo ID
- Employment ID
- School, College or University ID
- US Military ID
- Tribal ID
- Alien Registration/Permanent Resident Card
- Temporary Resident Card
- US Passport
Guardian or legal representative must submit proof of guardianship/legal representation with this application. Legal representatives must provide attorney bar number, name of person represented, and their relationship to the registrant. If you are an agent of a local, state or federal agency requesting a record, indicate in the space provided for "relationship" the name of the agency.
Failure to Receive
If your records fail to arrive, notify the Vital Records office. Complaints of failure to receive certified records will be honored within 6 months of the original request. If the copy was tobe returned to you by U. S. Postal Service, please allow 3 weeks after mailing the request before inquiring. Inquiry about copies ordered withpayment for special courier delivery should be made within 7 days of the request. Mail returned because of insufficient address or addresschanges will be re-mailed if this office is notified of the correct address within 6 months of request.
Contact
For more information: e-mail VRInfo@msdh.ms.gov or contact our Vital Records office at (601) 206-8200.
Last reviewed on Mar 14, 2024 request edits
FAQs
Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to request a copy. If you are outside the United States and need an application mailed to you, email your request, your name, and your mailing address to dohmhliterature@health.nyc.gov. The form will be sent to you within five business days.
How to obtain a certified death certificate in New Jersey? ›
Vital records can be obtained from the Walk-in Center at 140 E. Front Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Requests for vital records can be mailed directly to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics, Office of Vital Statistics & Registry, NJ Department of Health, P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Oregon? ›
Vital Records
The turnaround time is 24 hours. We can only issue certificates within 6 months of a birth or death. After 6 months, you must request birth and death certificates from the Oregon Health Authority Center for Health Statistics .
How long does it take to get a death certificate in NC? ›
Estimated Time for Regular Certificates
| Service | Average Processing Time for Orders Placed after 09/30/2022 |
|---|
| Birth Certificates - 1971 to present | 30 Days |
| Birth Certificates - 1913 to 1970 | 3 Months |
| Death Certificates - 1930 to present | 3 Months |
| Marriage Certificates - 1962 to present | 3 Months |
1 more rowBirth and Death Certificates
Processing time: Two weeks (delivery by regular mail can take an additional two weeks). Allow an additional two weeks for long form birth certificates, birth certificates from 1910 to 1919, death certificates from 1949 to 1970, or for any other record that requires searching.
How do I get a certified copy of my birth certificate from New York? ›
You can get a certified copy of the birth certificate over the internet, by phone or by mail from the New York State Department of Health Vital Records section. If no birth certificate exists, bring a certificate from the Commissioner of the local Board of Health saying that no birth certificate is available.
How do I get a certified copy of my birth certificate in NJ? ›
Birth certificates are filed with the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the town where the birth occurred. One photo ID or two other forms of ID must be presented upon request. To request certified copies by mail, please contact the Department of Health by calling 973-326-7390.
What to do when someone dies in New Jersey? ›
What Legal Steps Do You Need to Take After a Loved One's Death in New Jersey?
- Reviewing the Decedent's Estate Plan. ...
- Filing an Application for Probate. ...
- Going Through the Probate Process. ...
- Administering the Decedent's Trust(s) ...
- Filing Tax Returns and Closing the Estate.
You may obtain certificates either by contacting your local Department of Health Office or the Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics located in Jacksonville, FL.
How to get a copy of a death certificate in Oregon? ›
Call Oregon Vital Records at 971-673-1190 or visit their Oregon Health Authority website to apply for a Certified Oregon Birth or Death Certificate if it has been 6 months or more since the birth or death of the individual in the state of Oregon.
Cost of copy: $25.00
Personal check or money order should be made payable to OHA/Vital Records. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (971) 673-1190. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the internet at the Oregon Health Authority website.
How many death certificates do I need in Oregon? ›
We recommend 10 copies. The deceased's assets will dictate how many will be needed.
Who can get a copy of a death certificate in NC? ›
Who Can Obtain Copies Of Death Certificates? Immediate family (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Spouse, Grandparents, Adult Children), Legal Guardian, Attorney, Case Manager, Trust Advisors, Informant named on certificate, Funeral Homes, anyone that is named as beneficiary on an insurance policy (proof required).
How long does it take to get a death certificate after someone dies in South Carolina? ›
Average processing time is 5-7 business days.
Can I view death certificates online for free in North Carolina? ›
North Carolina Vital Records are not free, searchable public records per NC laws and rules. Certificate records are not available through a search of this public website. See the Order a Certificate page to begin the process to obtain a certificate.
Are NY death certificates public record? ›
The release of death certificates is governed by New York State Public Health Law §4174, which protects their confidential nature. New York State is a closed state and death records are not subject to FOIL and only available to individuals who are: The spouse of the deceased and you were married at the time of death.
Who signs a death certificate in New York? ›
A physician accompanying a person who dies on a common carrier, or a physician who is traveling on the same carrier who is called to give medical aid, may certify to the cause of death and sign the certificate as the physician last in attendance on the deceased.
