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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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