Death certificates in Utah
In Utah, a certified copy of a death certificate costs $35 from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Each extra copy ordered at the same time costs $10. You can order online, by mail or in person. The funeral home can often order the first copies for you.
Last checked on the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics site. General information, not legal advice. Fees change, so confirm before you pay.
How to order in Utah
| Office | Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics |
|---|---|
| First certified copy | $35 |
| Each extra copy, same order | $10 Additional copies must be of the same record and ordered the same day. Online orders add convenience, ID verification and card fees. |
| Who can order | The person named on the record, an immediate family member, a legal guardian, or a designated legal representative. Family members must prove the relationship. Death records become public after 50 years. |
| ID you need | Acceptable identification is required. Mail requests must include a copy of the ID. |
| Ways to order | Online, by mail or in person. At local health department vital records offices. |
| How long it takes | Online orders take about 20 minutes plus delivery. In person service is same day. Mail orders take at least 3 weeks. |
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- How much is a death certificate in Utah?
- $35 for the first certified copy from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, and $10 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Additional copies must be of the same record and ordered the same day. Online orders add convenience, ID verification and card fees.
- Who can order a death certificate in Utah?
- The person named on the record, an immediate family member, a legal guardian, or a designated legal representative. Family members must prove the relationship. Death records become public after 50 years.
- How do I order a death certificate in Utah?
- You can order online, by mail or in person. The state runs its own online ordering. Acceptable identification is required. Mail requests must include a copy of the ID.
Sources
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics: vitalrecords.utah.gov/fee-schedule
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics: vitalrecords.utah.gov/death
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics: vitalrecords.utah.gov/how-to-get-started/get-a-copy-of-a-certificate
- CDC/NCHS: Funeral Directors' Handbook on Death Registration and Fetal Death Reporting, 2019
- FTC: Complying with the Funeral Rule (cash advance items)