Oklahoma - How to obtain a Death Certificate

ProcedureEdit

In Person

Walk-in with complete application form and required fee and documents to

Vital Records Service, Room 117

Oklahoma State Department of Health

1000 Northeast 10th

Oklahoma City, OK

or

New Location:

James O. Goodwin Health Center

5051 S. 129th East Ave

Tulsa, OK 74143-7004

or

Pittsburg County Health Department; 1400 East College Avenue; McAlester, OK; Monday through Friday,; between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
By Mail

Download and completely fill out request form
Make checks and/or money order payable to " Vital Records Service " and photocopy of valid photo ID
Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Print or type your name and address on the envelope using all caps.
Mail completed request form to:

Vital Records Service; Oklahoma State Department of Health; 1000 Northeast 10th; Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Apply Online (VitalChek)

It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official death certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

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Required DocumentsEdit

A photocopy of a valid government issued photo ID by either the applicant or an individual attesting for the applicant is required for issuance of certificates.

Primary ID

State Issued Drivers license
State Issued Photo Identification card
US Passport
Government issued Military ID
US Bureau of Indian Affairs photo ID
Tribal photo ID
Oklahoma gun permit
Pilot license
A non US passport and I-94 card (VISA)
Consular Matricula card + 1 form of secondary ID

NO 3rd Party Vouching (i.e. friend cannot vouch for Mom to get child's certificate) Check allowable applicant list.

Secondary ID

(If using 2 forms of secondary ID the certificate MUST be mailed to the applicant! It cannot be presented in person. Mailing address must be on the application.)

Pay stub
W2
Vehicle registration with name and current address
Bank statement with name and current address
SSA record earnings statement
Copy of official police report related to the theft of ID
Utility bill with a current address
For any person under the age of 18, an affidavit signed by the parent or legal guardian
Photo identification card issued by one of the following: ?Oklahoma public, private, or parochial secondary school
- Oklahoma institution of higher education
- Oklahoma technology center school
Oklahoma employer
Oklahoma lifetime hunting or fishing license
Marriage certificate
Separation or divorce judgment
Health, life, or home insurance policy issued to the applicant
Automobile insurance policy or security verification form issued to the applicant
A valid U.S.D.O.T. health card, as required by 49 C.F.R. Part 391
An identification document issued by the United States Armed Services; one of the following: ?Military discharge (DD-214), unless specified not to be used for identification
- Military identification card
- Military dependent identification card
United States Bureau of Indian Affairs identification card or a Oklahoma tribal photo Identification card which identifies the person and includes all the following information: ?color photograph of the person
- full legal name of the person
- birth date of the person
- signature of the person
- signature of person who verifies records
- tribal seal
Out-of-state driver license, if the issuing state participates in the REAL ID Act of 2005

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Walk-in: Vital Records Service, Room 117; Oklahoma State Department of Health; 1000 Northeast 10th; Oklahoma City, OK

or

New Location:

James O. Goodwin Health Center

5051 S. 129th East Ave

Tulsa, OK 74143-7004

or

Pittsburg County Health Department; 1400 East College Avenue; McAlester, OK
By mail: Vital Records Service; Oklahoma State Department of Health; 1000 Northeast 10th; Oklahoma City, OK 73117; Phone: (405) 271.4040; Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday,; between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.

Adair County : 2nd and Division Streets P.O. Box 169 Stillwell, Oklahoma 74960-0169
Phone: 918.696.7198

Alfalfa County : 300 S. Grand Street Cherokee, Oklahoma 73728-8000
Phone: 580.596.3158

Atoka County : 200 E. Court Street Atoka, Oklahoma 74525-2056
Phone: 580.889.5157

Beaver County : 111 W. 2nd Street Beaver, Oklahoma 73932
Phone: 580.625.3418

Beckham County : 302 E. Main Street Sayre, Oklahoma 73662-0067
Phone: 580.9

EligibilityEdit

Death certificates are not open for public inspection. Any individual may obtain a death certificate upon written application, with proper information and identification and applicable fees.

FeesEdit

Search of files. If certificate is on file, entitles qualified applicant to one (1) certified copy: $15.00
Additional copies (each): $15.00

Online (VitalChek)

Certified copy: $15.00
Additional copy: $15.00

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

Mail

Allow at least 4 weeks

In person

Allow at least 1 hour (some processes will require additional time)

Expedited Service

Requests using the U.S. Postal Service will allow processing within 24 to 48 hours. These services however, must include an envelope with US postage attached or a check payable to the appropriate courier for the total amount of pickup and delivery of the item. These fees can be determined by contacting the courier in advance. Account numbers will not be accepted since the Division has been advised by the major couriers, that as the sender we will be held responsible for payment if the individual declines payment for any reason. There will be no exceptions. If this process is not complete the document will be returned by regular U.S. Mail. Death certificates cannot be faxed

InstructionsEdit

Certified copies of Oklahoma death certificates are available at the Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Records Service.
Application for obtaining a death certificate may be submitted by writing to our office or by visiting one of our office locations.
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes.
Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Oklahoma from October 1, 1908 to present.
Certified copies may be obtained by submitting the Application, Required Information and Fees by mail or in person
You may order copies of Oklahoma vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
Please make your check or money order payable to the Vital Records Service.
This request must be completed in full.
Enclose a copy of a current legal photo ID
Person requesting to receive a death certificate must sign below
If submitting by mail, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope

Required InformationEdit

To better provide service to you we must be in receipt of certain information (see below). This information helps us to help you and allows us to process your request in an expedient manner with no unnecessary delays. If this information is not accurate this delays the search and may result in the document not being located. That is why it is important to furnish complete and accurate information with your initial request. You can be assured that every attempt will be made to make a thorough search of our files for the document you have requested.
Information required to process a request for a death certificate:

The full name of the individual at the time of death.
The date and place (city or county) of death.
Relationship to the person whose certificate is being requested and purpose for needing the copy.
Name of the Funeral Home if available.
Your handwritten signature and complete return mailing address.
A valid, legal photo I.D. is required from the applicant or the individual representing the applicant for the issuance of a death certificate.

Need for the DocumentEdit

If you want to obtain certified death certificate or if you would like to have an additional copy of certified death certificate you can obtain one with following the procedure given below.