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Certified copies of Oklahoma death certificates are available at the Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Records Service. Application for obtaining a death certificate may be submitted by writing to our office or by visiting one of our office locations.
For an Out-of-State Death Certificate, please see the National Center for Health Statistics' site on Where to Write for Vital Records.
To better provide service to you we must be in
receipt of certain information (see below). This information helps us to
help you and allows us to process your request in an expedient manner with
no unnecessary delays. If this information is not accurate this delays the
search and may result in the document not being located. That is why it is
important to furnish complete and accurate information with your initial
request. You can be assured that every attempt will be made to make a
thorough search of our files for the document you have
requested.
Information required to process a request for a death certificate:
The full name of the individual at the time of
death.
The date and place (city or county) of death.
Relationship
to the person whose certificate is being requested and purpose for needing
the copy.
Name of the Funeral Home if available.
Your handwritten
signature and complete return mailing address.
A valid, legal photo
I.D. is required from the applicant or the individual representing the
applicant for the issuance of a birth, death or stillbirth certificate..
Acceptable Identification (ID)
A photocopy of a valid government issued photo ID by either the applicant or an individual attesting for the applicant* is required for issuance of certificates of death and stillbirth.
Acceptable current photo IDs are:
State issued Drivers License
State issued ID
Government issued Military ID
US Passport
United States Bureau
of Indian Affairs identification card with photo
Tribal Identification
card by federally recognized tribes with photo
Please note the ID must
be legible and must be current.
How do I request a Death Certificate?
To obtain a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate, the following steps must be completed.
1. Complete the Application Form
Application For Search And Certified Copy Of Death Certificate (106k .pdf )
2. Have the Required
Information
Death facts
Acceptable
identification
Fees
Entitlement to Record
3. Request the Death Certificate
Certified copies may be obtained by submitting the
Application, Required Information and Fees:
A.
Via Mail:
Vital Records
Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 Northeast
10th
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
OR
B . In Person, Monday through Friday, between
8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at:
Vital
Records Service, Room 117
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000
Northeast 10th
Oklahoma City, OK
or
Tulsa Health
Department,
Central Regional Health Center
315 S. Utica
Tulsa, OK
How much does a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate cost?
Fees
The fee for the search of a death record is
$10.00. This fee will pay for the issuance of one certified copy of the
death certificate if located. Additional copies will be issued at a cost
of $10.00 per copy. The searching fee is not refundable or transferable.
Please make your check or money order payable to the Vital Records
Service. If mailing your request, please enclose a self addressed stamped
envelope for return of the requested certificates.
Corrections or additions to death records require additional fees and submission of required documentation. Instructions and assessment of fees will be made on an individual basis after review of requested record.
Current Fees
Death, Fetal Death (Stillbirth)
Records
Search of files. If certificate is on file, entitles
qualified applicant to one (1) certified copy
$10.00
Additional copies (each) $10.00
How long does it take to get a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate?
Waiting time.....
Mail: allow at least 4 weeks
In person: allow at least 1 hour (may be longer)
Expedited Service
Requests using the U.S. Postal Service will allow processing within 24 to 48 hours. These services however, must include an envelope with US postage attached or a check payable to the appropriate courier for the total amount of pickup and delivery of the item. These fees can be determined by contacting the courier in advance. Account numbers will not be accepted since the Division has been advised by the major couriers, that as the sender we will be held responsible for payment if the individual declines payment for any reason. There will be no exceptions. If this process is not complete the document will be returned by regular U.S. Mail. death certificates cannot be faxed. VitalChek also provides online service.
Priority mail will be handled the same method as regular mail.
Application to request a Death Certificate
Application For Search And Certified Copy Of Death Certificate (106k .pdf )
How long has Oklahoma been collecting Death Certificates?
Oklahoma began filing death records in October of 1908. It was not mandatory, however, that these records be filed until 1917. Because death records were not required in years past as they are today for identification, the filing process in many years prior to 1940 are sketchy. It is the responsibility of the hospital or the funeral director in each matter of death to properly obtain the information needed and file the certificate in a timely manner.
Contact Information
1000 NE 10th Street,
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: (405) 271.4040
E-mail:
askvr@health.ok.gov
Last Up Dated
Saturday, 15-Nov-2008 16:08:08 MST
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