Death Certificates Securing Certified Copies
Some providers will not assist you in securing certified copies of the death certificate. These are essential for a variety of reasons. We assist you in securing your certified copies through our standard and express service options.
Death Certificates - Overview
Death certificates in the State of Connecticut are $20.00 each. We file the death certificate with the town clerk/registrar of vital statistics office in the city or town where the death occurred.
Pre-pandemic death certificate copies may be obtained in person, online or through the mail via the town clerk/registrar of vital statistics in the town where the death occurred. Post-pandemic death certificate copies may be obtained in person at any town clerk's office in the state.
Death Certificates - Express Delivery
In the event that you wish to receive your death certificates as soon as possible when the cremains are ready, we offer an Express Courier Service. The fee for this service is $125.00 plus the cost of the death certificates.
Death Certificates - On Your Own
Securing death certificates may be done either through the mail or in person at the Town Clerk/Vital Statistics office in the down where the death occurred.
Complete the Application for copy of Death Certificate available on the DPH website and mail it or bring it in person to the vital records office of the town or city where the death occurred.
Certified copies are $20/each. Most town clerks do not accept personal checks.
Need help locating a local office? See the Connecticut Town Clerk and Registrar Directory.
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