A person may get a death record if they are the spouse, the
child*, or the parent of the deceased. If you are not one of the above
listed, a letter or document on letterhead from the office or the agency that
needs the death certificate for a legal purpose must be submitted with the
request.
1.
You
may fill out a Request
for a Death Certificate form or obtain an application at the
office of Vital Statistics.
2.
If
filling out an online form, please complete form and sign. Bring the
application and a signed form of identification to: Office of Vital
Statistics, 421 Montgomery Street, Room 20 Basement Civic Center, Syracuse,
NY 13202
3.
Examples
of acceptable identification are:
§
Photo
Driver License
§
Non-Driver
Photo License
§
Passport
§
Military
ID with signature
§
Employer's
Photo ID with signature
§
Photo
Social Services Card with signature
4.
If
paying by credit card, the name of the credit card holder must match the
applicant’s name and identification.
Please note: A Death Certificate will not be issued
unless a signed form of identification and payment are presented with a
completed request.
*A child of the deceased must also provide a copy of their own
birth certificate showing deceased parent listed as proof of relationship.
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