How much is a death certificate in Arizona?

$20 for the first certified copy from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Vital Records, and $20 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Online orders through VitalChek add a $15.50 processing charge per order plus optional express shipping.

Who can order a death certificate in Arizona?

Arizona is a closed record state. Only adults who are the spouse, parent, grandparent, adult child, grandchild, or sibling may order, along with a person holding their power of attorney, the person responsible for final disposition, the funeral director, a life insurance beneficiary, a person with a court-ordered claim against the estate, or an attorney for an eligible person. Death records 50 years old are posted on the state genealogy website.

How do I order a death certificate in Arizona?

You can order online, by mail or in person. Online orders go through VitalChek, a private company the state uses, which adds its own fee. A copy of the front and back of a valid government-issued photo ID with your signature, or a notarized signature on the application.

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Death certificates in Arizona

In Arizona, a certified copy of a death certificate costs $20 from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Vital Records. Each copy costs the same. You can order online, by mail or in person. The funeral home can often order the first copies for you.

Last checked October 20, 2026 on the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Vital Records site. General information, not legal advice. Fees change, so confirm before you pay.

How to order in Arizona

Ordering a certified copy of a death certificate in Arizona
Office	Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Vital Records
First certified copy	$20
Each extra copy, same order	$20 Online orders through VitalChek add a $15.50 processing charge per order plus optional express shipping.
Who can order	Arizona is a closed record state. Only adults who are the spouse, parent, grandparent, adult child, grandchild, or sibling may order, along with a person holding their power of attorney, the person responsible for final disposition, the funeral director, a life insurance beneficiary, a person with a court-ordered claim against the estate, or an attorney for an eligible person. Death records 50 years old are posted on the state genealogy website.
ID you need	A copy of the front and back of a valid government-issued photo ID with your signature, or a notarized signature on the application.
Ways to order	Online, by mail or in person. The state takes online orders only through VitalChek, a private company, which adds its own fee. By mail or in person costs only the state fee. Contact your county health department vital records office about same-day service.
How long it takes	Mail applications take an average of five business days from the date they are received.

Do funeral homes order the first copies?

Often, yes. The funeral director files the death certificate with the state, so ordering copies at the same time is common. The FTC lists death certificates among the cash advance items a funeral home may buy for you and add to its bill. Ask what it charges per copy.

A funeral director or designee can order copies within 12 months of the death registration when acting for the family or the person responsible for final disposition. Copies are sent to the funeral home.

For more copies later, order from the office above. How many copies do you need? Our calculator counts one for each bank, insurer and agency.

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How much is a death certificate in Arizona?: $20 for the first certified copy from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Vital Records, and $20 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Online orders through VitalChek add a $15.50 processing charge per order plus optional express shipping.
Who can order a death certificate in Arizona?: Arizona is a closed record state. Only adults who are the spouse, parent, grandparent, adult child, grandchild, or sibling may order, along with a person holding their power of attorney, the person responsible for final disposition, the funeral director, a life insurance beneficiary, a person with a court-ordered claim against the estate, or an attorney for an eligible person. Death records 50 years old are posted on the state genealogy website.
How do I order a death certificate in Arizona?: You can order online, by mail or in person. Online orders go through VitalChek, a private company the state uses, which adds its own fee. A copy of the front and back of a valid government-issued photo ID with your signature, or a notarized signature on the application.

Death certificates in Arizona

How to order in Arizona

Do funeral homes order the first copies?

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