New York City Death Certificate

Note: This information only applies to the five boroughs of New York City (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island). For a death that occurred elsewhere in New York state, click here.

Qualifications

The following people may request death certificates from the five boroughs of New York City:

• Spouse
• Blood relative of the deceased
• One applying on behalf of an authorized requestor with a notarized statement
• One who can establish a right to obtain this document

Applicants not related to the deceased will need to establish a right to obtain a death certificate by providing any of the following original or certified documents, which include both your name and the name of the deceased:

• Insurance policy
• Will
• Bank book or statement
• Property deed
• Other document showing entitlement

Cost

The fee to search for a death certificate is $15.00, which includes one certified copy of the death certificate or a Not Found Statement. For each additional copy of the certificate ordered at the same time, the fee is $3.00. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the "NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene." Cash is not accepted. Fees are not refundable.

Required Information

• Name of the deceased
• Sex
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Borough
• Age
• Spouse or domestic partner's name
• Last known address
• Occupation of deceased
• Father's name
• Mother's maiden name
• Social security number
• Certificate number (if known)
• Reason for requesting the certificate
• Your relationship to the deceased
• Your name
• Your mailing address
• Your phone number
• Your email address
• Whether you are requesting a death certificate with or without cause of death information
• Photocopy of current, government-issued photo ID
• Notarized signature (if application submitted by mail)

Submitting Your Request

By Mail:
Send the completed application, the appropriate fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Office of Vital Records
125 Worth Street, CN-4, Room 133
New York, NY 10013

In Person:
You may request a certified death certificate in person by going to the Office of Vital Records, located at:

125 Worth Street, Room 133
New York, NY 10013

The office is open from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Use the Lafayette Street (handicapped accessible) or Centre Street entrances. Lines are shortest in the morning.

Download the Application

Click here to download the application for a certified New York City death certificate.

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