Death Certificates

DEATH CERTIFICATES

Mohave County Vital Records can issue certified death certificates only for deaths that occurred in Arizona. If the death occurred in another state, please visit the CDC website for information on how to obtain a certified copy of the death certificate.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and meet Arizona’s eligibility requirements to request a certified death certificate.

Arizona death certificates are confidential and are not public records. State law limits who can request a certified copy of a death certificate. Please review the eligibility Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R9-19-314 and R9-19-315 before applying.

*If you submit documents in a language other than English to prove you are eligible for a death certificate, you must include an English translation. The translator must sign a statement confirming that they are qualified to translate the document and that the English translation is complete and accurate.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Completed application
• Valid government-issued photo ID
• Proof of relationship
• Payment

APPLICATION FEE & PAYMENT OPTIONS

The state fees for death records are:

Certified Death Certificate..................................$20.00

Certified Delayed Death Certificate....................$20.00

Amendment of Certified Death Certificate..........$30.00

Mohave County Vital Records accepts the following payment methods:

• Cash
• Money Order (payable to MCDPH)
• Cashier’s check (payable to MCDPH)
• Debit/Credit card*

*Debit and credit card are subject to a processing fee. The fee is the greater of $1.50 or 2.39% of the total payment.

APPLYING BY DROP BOX

Each Mohave County Department of Public Health site has a secure Vital Records drop box.

Before submitting your application, make sure you include all of the following:

• Original completed and signed death certificate application
• A copy of the front and back of the applicant's valid government-issued photo ID showing the applicant's signature, or a notarized signature.
• Copies of proof of relationship and supporting documents
• Complete and correct payment amount

APPLYING BY MAIL

Please note, mail submissions will take longer to process.

• Original completed and signed death certificate application
• Copy of the front and back of applicant’s valid government-issued picture identification which bears applicants signature or have signature notarized
• Copies of proof of relationship and supporting documents
• Complete and correct payment amount
• Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so your certified copies can be mailed back to you.

Mail application, documents and fees to:

Mohave County Public Health - Vital Records

P.O. Box 7000

Kingman, AZ 86402

REQUESTS FOR FETAL DEATH CERTIFICATES

Certified fetal death certificates are available only to a parent named on the certificate or to a person of legal age who has written authorization from a parent, as allowed by Arizona law.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Completed application
• Valid government-issued photo ID or notarized signature
• Written authorization from a parent (if you are not listed as a parent on the certificate)
• Complete and accurate payment

IF YOU ARE NOT A PARENT LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATE

You must provide:

• A letter signed by one or both parents authorizing you to obtain the certificate.
• The letter must be notarized or include a copy of the parent(s)’ valid government-issued photo ID.
• Your completed application.
• Your valid government-issued photo ID or notarized signature.
• Complete and accurate payment.