Birth Certificate Article
How to Get a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate
A certified copy of a death certificate can be used to obtain beneficiary death benefits, claim beneficiary insurance proceeds, notify social security, and other legal purposes.In Arizona only the following people can get a certified copy of a death certificate.
Only persons over 18 may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate.
To Apply In Person:
The Arizona Department of Health Services does not provide same day walk in service. The local county health department Vital Records office may provide same day walk in service. Here is a link to each Arizona county’s local health department where you can find information about how to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate from the specific counties - http://azdhs.gov//licensing/vital-records/index.php#fees-home
To Apply By Mail:
To apply by mail to the Arizona Department of Health Services for a certified copy of a death certificate, one must submit the following:
Mail all this information to: Bureau of Vital Records, PO Box 6018, Phoenix, AZ, 85005.
You should receive the certified death certificate within 7-10 business days after mailing the request.
For More Information:
Here is a link to the Arizona Department of Health Service’s web page explaining how to apply for a death certificate - http://www.azdhs.org/licensing/vital-records/index.php#death-certificates-apply
Stillborn or fetal death certificate
The Arizona Department of Health Services also provides copies of a stillborn or fetal death certificate. Like birth and death certificates only certain people may obtain this stillborn or fetal death certificate and there is an application process.
Information about getting this stillborn or fetal death certificate is here: http://www.azdhs.org/licensing/vital-records/index.php#death-certificates-who-can-obtain-stillbirth-fetal
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How can I put my fathers name on my birth certificate if he can not come to the US?
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My daughter was married but had twins with another man. There is no name for the father on the birth certificate, it says unknown. What does the father have to do to get his name on the birth certificate
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When I first received my daughter's birth certificate (born in 2007) I did not notice it, but after having looked at it again, I noticed my birth date on her birth certificate is incorrect, how can I change it?
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I have forms to add my name to my Birth Certificate from 2002, but got sick and did not complete. Can I still use the forms and how much do I need to pay? I can not get through by phone, why is that?
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I'm involved in family court case the mother isn't being cooperative and I may have to file for a default in this case. Is it possible for me to request a copy of the child's birth records to verify the validity of the case prior to filing for a default if she is being resistive to filing a response?
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The father listed on my daughter's birth certificate is not her biological father and I have a paternity test that is court approved showing he is not the father. How do I remove him from the birth certificate?
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My mom was born in Mexico, and she needs a new birth certificate. Where can we obtain one in Phoenix, AZ?
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My boyfriend is in the Dominican republic and I want my son to have his last name, what can i do?
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How can I remove non-paternal father on birth certificate and add paternal. Does non-paternal have to relinquish rights first, or can it be changed by DNA submission.
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I am 24 and had a baby with a girl. we have never been married. I pay her childsupport and I seen him regulary .4 times a week. My name is not on the birthcertificate. if i dont pay her she wont let me see my son what can i do I have a paternity test from a az doctor he is mine
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