Who Can Request a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate?

How Do I Request a Death Certificate?

 

If you wish to request a copy of a vital record from the state, please note the State of CT is experiencing a lengthy turnaround time (approximately 3 months) for requests for birth, death, fetal death, marriage and civil union certificates that are received through the mail. 

Who Can Request A Certified Copy Of A Death Certificate?                  

 

Connecticut death certificates are available to the general public.  Anyone over 18 years of age may request a copy of any Connecticut death certificate.  You must provide basic information such as the name of the decedent, the approximate date of death, and the town where the death occurred, so that the proper death record can be identified.

 

If you are requesting a death certificate for a death that occurred after July 1, 1997, the social security number of the decedent will not be included on the certificate that you receive unless you are an immediate family member of the decedent, the executor of the decedent’s estate, a party specified on the death certificate such as the informant, funeral director/ embalmer, or certifying physician, or other persons as authorized by Department of Public Health.  For any death occurring after December 31, 2001, the “Administrative Purposes” section of the death certificate which includes the decedent’s social security number, occupation, business/industry, race, Hispanic origin, and educational level will not be included on the certificate you receive except to the above mentioned parties.

 

See Connecticut General Statutes §7-51a.

 

 

How Do I Request A Death Certificate?                                              

 

You may request a death certificate either by mail or in person.  Complete the Application for copy of Death Certificate available on this site and mail it or bring it in person to the vital records office of the town or city where the decedent resided at the time of death, or to the State Vital Records Office.  See the Connecticut Town Clerk and Registrar Directory.  Connecticut regulations do not allow requests made by telephone.