COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS FOR COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE
(until further notice)
Mask for the public is required
Limit to one person at counter at a time
Marriage or Civil Union License – Information online
Genealogical Searches – NO in person searching until further notice
Tax Redemptions - NO CASH - Check or Money Order ONLY
Genealogical Requests - NO IN PERSON GENEALOGICAL SEARCHES DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Please note: Absolutely no information can be given over the telephone regarding vital records.
Certified Copy
To obtain a certified copy of a death certificate, you must be one of the following:
- Executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate
- Someone who has a personal or property right interest in the certificate
- The informant listed on the death certificate
- The next of kin
Death records are not public records and are only available to those who have a personal or property right interest (“property right” is defined as something that it is owned, tangible such as a car title or a property deed) with the decedent. If you are not a relative of the deceased person, a letter or document from the office or agency that needs the death certificate must accompany the request.
REQUEST OPTIONS
1 - In Person
2 - By Mail
3 - Online