Why are “certified” copies of the death certificate necessary?
A Insurance companies, banks, motor vehicle departments, among others, require a copy of the death certificate that has a raised seal embossed on it (that is “certified”) before any claims or liquidation’s can be made on an estate. The number of “certifieds” needed is dependent on the institution – not the document. For instance, if the deceased had six life insurance policies, all with one company. only one certified copy is needed.
