If you are applying for a copy of a death certificate via the mail and your driver's license does not reflect the address to which you want the certificate mailed, you must have your signature notarized on your written request.
Town Clerk
Obtain a copy of Death Certificate
Step
1
Before you get started
A death certificate is filed with the clerk of the municipality in which the death occurred within 72 hours of such death. Such filing is usually handled by a funeral director or coroner.
Step
2
Who is eligible?
You are eligible to obtain a copy of a death certificate if you are one of the following:
- The spouse, parent, sibling or child of the deceased
- Other persons who have a:
- documented lawful right or claim
- documented medical need
- New York State Court Order
Step
3
Complete form and provide proof of identity
Download and complete the application DOH-294A form (Application to Local Registrar for Copy of Death Record). This application is also available at our office.
The application must be submitted with copies of one of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
- Driver's license
- State issued non-driver photo-ID card
- Passport
- U.S. Military issued photo-ID
Step
4
Submit your Application
Submit completed application, proof of lineage along with a fee of $10.00 per certified copy of a death certificate.
Keep in mind:
IMPORTANT:
All forms MUST be legible.
All forms MUST be legible.
Need to know:
The fee for each certified copy is $10.00.
The fee for each certified copy is $10.00.
Contact
Memorial Town Hall
First Floor
534 New Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
First Floor
534 New Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110