Death Certificates

Before the business and legal issues of the estate can be pursued, it will be necessary to obtain certified copies of the death certificate. You can order them from the Funeral Director or directly from the Registrar of Vital Statistics in your area. It is always better to order a few more than what you think you will need. Most agencies will only accept certified death certificates and not photocopies.

In some cases, there may be a need to obtain a certified copy of the death certificate without a cause of death. These certificates are needed to transfer the title on a house, mobile home, and automobile or in some cases for court procedures. You should make this request when ordering the certified copies.

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Copies of Death Certificate's are needed for the following reasons:
  1. Probating the Deceased’s Last Will and Testament.
  2. Obtain Union Benefits.
  3. Obtain Veteran Benefits.
  4. Obtain Social Security Benefits.
  5. File Life Insurance Claim. (1 copy needed for each company)
  6. File Mortgage Insurance Claim.
  7. Change Bank Accounts or Certificates of Deposit.
  8. Stocks & Bonds. ( Each individual stock company)
  9. Applying for a Marriage License.
  10. Fraternal Order.  (Some may have insurance)
  11. Retirement Programs.
  12. Compensation Cases.
  13. Filing Income Tax
  14. Sale of Jointly Owned Property.
  15. Change Motor Vehicle Title and Registration.