Can I obtain a certified copy of a death certificate if I am not related to the deceased individual but I have joint ownership of property or stocks/bonds?
No. You are not eligible to receive a certified copy. However, you can have the title company or the stock/bond holder request it directly from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration. The request must be made on their agency letterhead and list the name and social security number of the deceased. They must also provide Acceptable Forms of Identification and the appropriate fees.
No. You are not eligible to receive a certified copy. However, you can have the title company or the stock/bond holder request it directly from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration. The request must be made on their agency letter head and list the name and social security number of the deceased. They must also provide Acceptable Forms of Identification and the appropriate Fees. In many cases, the agency will provide you a letter indicating they are in need of the death certificate and require you to submit the application for the certified copy of the record. In this case you must include the agency letter in your application and the resulting certified copy will be mailed directly to the agency.
