Ordering Arizona Death Certificates Online
General Information on Ordering Arizona Death Certificates
Arizona Vital Records has death certificates ONLY for deaths that
occurred in Arizona.
Who may order and obtain a certified copy of a death certificate?
Arizona is a "closed record" state. That means that vital records
are not public record. Arizona law restricts the public's access
to vital records as follows: Only persons 18 years of age or older
may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate.
Only the following persons may receive a certified copy of a death
certificate:
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The surviving spouse or other adult member of the deceased
person's immediate family (mother, father, sister, brother or
adult child).
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An attorney, funeral director or other person acting directly
for them.
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A city, county, state or federal governmental agency needing
proof of death for official purposes.
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An insurance company, bank or hospital with which the deceased
maintained business relations and which requires a certified
copy of a death certificate for business purposes.
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An attorney, executor of an estate or individual processing
a claim regarding the estate of the deceased in connection with
business matters involving the deceased for which the individual
can show proof of interest and the need for a certified copy
of the certificate.
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A family member or relative engaged in research for genealogical
purposes who provides proof of relationship to the deceased.
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A government or private agency or individual engaged in research
for medical or scientific purposes; or.
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Any other applicant who provides a signed authorization to
release the copy to the applicant from the surviving spouse
or other adult member of the deceased's immediate family.
Information for Genealogists
For assistance with your family history research, please do not
contact the State of Arizona. Instead please refer to the following
websites for help:
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