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Alaska DEATH Certificate Request Form Instructions
Who may obtain a death certificate?
Spouse listed on the certificate. Please provide proof of marriage.
Parent (for children born in Alaska) listed on the death certificate. Please provide birth certificate(s).
Child(ren) of decedent. Must show a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate with the decedent’s name
listed.
Sibling of decedent. Must show a certified copy of sibling’s birth certificate with one parent in
common to decedent.
Legal guardian of decedent. Must show certified guardianship papers along with documentation
showing the death certificate is needed to establish personal or property rights.
Office of Public Advocacy. Must show certified guardianship papers.
Legal representative/Attorney. Must have a letter on their letterhead stating who they represent, original
or certified documentation showing the death certificate is needed to determine property rights (e.g.
beneficiary documents, last will, property deeds), and a signed copy of attorney client agreement.
Note: Faxed legal documents are NOT accepted.
Accepted forms of ID (If expired, must be less than one year):
Driver's license
State-issued ID
Passport
Military ID
Tribal/BIA card (with picture)
If you have none of the above forms of ID, please contact (907) 465-3391 for assistance.
How to submit a request:
Complete this form, include payment and a copy of your ID.
For walk in service, choose one of the following sites: Anchorage or Juneau. Address and contact information is
below.
For mail, fax, email or online orders: choose one method of submission. Please be advised that if you submit
your requests via more than one method, you will be charged for each request. For all current fees and
processing times please visit our website: www.vitalrecords.alaska.gov
Please note:
Faxed orders*: please call 10 minutes after sending your fax to confirm receipt.
Expedited requests must be email or faxed.
For additional information on how to amend a death certificate, please contact our Special Services Unit at
(907) 465-1200.
Alaska Vital Records Offices:
Juneau (Main Office)
Walk-in Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Physical Address:
5441 Commercial Blvd.
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-3391
Fax: (907) 465-3618
* Please do not send mail to the
physical address.
Please send to HAVRS mailing
address:
P.O. Box 110675
Juneau, AK 99811-0675
Anchorage Office
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: (907) 269-0991
Note: Please mail requests to the
Juneau Office.
Mail, Fax, E-mail, and Online Orders
HAVRS Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 110675
Juneau, AK 99811-0675
E-mail Orders: hss.vr.apps@alaska.gov
Fax: (907) 465-3618
Online: Vital Check
https://www.vitalchek.com/
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Alaska DEATH Certificate Request Form
Please read the instructions on the first page. Incomplete or inaccurate requests that do not include a copy of a government issued ID will not be
processed.
Submit this form WITH PAYMENT in person (Cash, check, money order or credit card), by mail (check, money order, or credit card), or by fax (credit
card only). Office locations and contact information are on the instruction page.
Please make Checks/Money Orders payable to: ALASKA VITAL RECORDS OFFICE.
There will be a $30 nonsufficient funds fee for returned checks.
Information needed to locate the record:
FIRST Name of the Deceased (at time of death)
_________________________________________________________
MIDDLE Name of Deceased
_________________________________________________________
LAST/FAMILY Name of Deceased
_________________________________________________________
Date of Death _____________________________________________
Date of Birth of Deceased ___________________________________
City/Village of Death
_______________________________________
Full Name of Deceased’s Mother Prior to Marriage
_________________________________________________________
Full Name of Deceased’s Father
_________________________________________________________
APPLICANT NAME _____________________________________________
Contact Phone N
umber
_________________________________________
Contact E-mail Address_______________________________
Mailing Name _________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
Street/P.O. Box________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________
Purpose of Request: Ex: Personal records, legal purpose, government
benefits, etc.
_____________________________________________________________
Your Relationship to the deceased:
___ Legal representative (with documentation)
___ Other (Please specify) ______________________________________
Signature of Person Requesting the Record (Electronic/Typed Signature NOT
Accepted)
_____________________________________________________________
What would you like to order?
Fee:
_____ Number of Certified Death Certificates _______
($30 for one copy plus $25 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time)
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Death Certificate Correction Processing Fee ($30)
Apostille Fee ($12 for first copy, $2 for each additional copy)
Apostille Country:
_____ *Expedited/Rush Service (Fax/Email orders) ($11)
How would you like it shipped?
Please note: Alaska Vital Records assumes no responsibility for items after they have been shipped. If documents are lost or
stolen you will need to resubmit your order with ID and payment. Vital Record certificates are legal documents that should be
in your control only. Lost certificates may end up in the hands of criminals who could use the certificate to steal your identity.
HAVRS strongly recommends you choose a method of shipping that requires a signature upon receipt. Call 907-465-3391 for
more information on International Shipping.
Choose one:
_ Regular Mail (No fee, NO tracking available!)
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Priority Mail ($9.00. Includes tracking. No signature required).
_____ Priority Mail ($12.00. Includes tracking and signature).
FedEx Alaska (No P.O. Boxes; $25.00. Includes tracking and signature).
Do You Want a Signature?
Yes No
FedEx USA (No P.O. Boxes; $30.00. Includes tracking and signature).
Do You Want a Signature?
Yes
No
Total for all Items
Credit Card Information
(We accept: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express)
Name on Credit Card
Credit Card Number
E
xpiration date ________
_____________________________
Zip Code __________________________________________________
Cardholder Sign
ature (REQUIRED; ELECTRONIC/TYPED SIGNATURE NOT
ACCEPTED)
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