Death certificates in Vermont
In Vermont, a certified copy of a death certificate costs $10 from the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office. 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 on the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office site. General information, not legal advice. Fees change, so confirm before you pay.
How to order in Vermont
| Office | Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office |
|---|---|
| First certified copy | $10 |
| Each extra copy, same order | $10 Online orders add a $2 processing fee per copy. Expedited shipping costs extra. |
| Who can order | Family members, legal guardians, certain court-appointed parties, or their legal representatives. A funeral home or crematorium may also apply. Anyone can get a free noncertified copy. |
| ID you need | Applicants must show valid identification. |
| Ways to order | Online, by mail or in person. At any town or city clerk's office, which the state calls the fastest and cheapest option. |
| How long it takes | Most online orders ship within 5 to 7 business days. |
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 home or crematorium may apply for a certified copy of a death certificate.
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 Vermont?
- $10 for the first certified copy from the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office, and $10 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Online orders add a $2 processing fee per copy. Expedited shipping costs extra.
- Who can order a death certificate in Vermont?
- Family members, legal guardians, certain court-appointed parties, or their legal representatives. A funeral home or crematorium may also apply. Anyone can get a free noncertified copy.
- How do I order a death certificate in Vermont?
- You can order online, by mail or in person. The state runs its own online ordering. Applicants must show valid identification.
Sources
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office: www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records/order-vital-records
- Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office: secure.vermont.gov/VSARA/vitalrecords/
- CDC/NCHS: Funeral Directors' Handbook on Death Registration and Fetal Death Reporting, 2019
- FTC: Complying with the Funeral Rule (cash advance items)