How Do You Get A Death Certificate In California?
Death certificates serve as proof of death and are required to settle the estate of a deceased person. In California, death certificates can be obtained from the California Office of Vital Records or the recorder’s office in the county in which the death occurred. If the death occurred less six months prior to the time you request it, then the death certificate will still be available from the recorder’s office of the county where the death occurred. Obtain the “Application for Certified Copy of Death Record” from the California Department of Public Health website at cdph.ca.gov. Users can either fill it out electronically or print it. Select whether you want a certified copy or a certified informational copy of the death certificate by placing an “X” in the appropriate box. The only difference between these two types of copies is that a certified copy may be used to establish the identity of the deceased, while a certified information copy may not. Fill out the “Applicant Information”
