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Death certificates

A death certificate is a type of vital record that's used to prove someone is no longer living. These are commonly used for claiming benefits, closing accounts, and genealogy research. However, death certificate laws and accessibility vary by state, so there's a lot to learn if you're hoping to order a loved one's death certificate.

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6 Reasons You'll Need a Death Certificate

By Laura Leavitt, MA in Rhetoric and Composition

How to Report a Death to Experian: Step-By-Step

By Sam Tetrault, BA in English

How to Notify Medicaid of a Death: Step-By-Step

By Belinda McLeod, BA in Secondary Education

Do Funeral Homes Keep Copies of Death Certificates?

By Sherrie Johnson, BA in Liberal Studies

How to Mail a Death Certificate: Step-by-Step

By Sam Tetrault, BA in English

How to Obtain a Death Certificate in Idaho

By Joe Oliveto, BA in English

How to Get a Death Certificate in New Mexico

By Sam Tetrault, BA in English

How to Get a Death Certificate in Washington, DC

By Sherrie Johnson, BA in Liberal Studies

How to Get a Death Certificate in Mississippi: Step-by-Step

By Amy Wolkenhauer, BA in English/Creative Writing

How to Obtain a Death Certificate in Wyoming: Step-By-Step

By Carlita Jones, BA in Public Relations and Communications

How to Report a Death to NYSLRS: Step-by-Step

By Joe Oliveto, BA in English

How to Notify CalPERS of a Death: Step-by-Step

By Sam Tetrault, BA in English

How to Get a Death Certificate in Utah: Step-By-Step

By Amy Wolkenhauer, BA in English/Creative Writing

How to Get a Death Certificate in Iowa

By Amy Wolkenhauer, BA in English/Creative Writing