County of San Bernardino – Department of Public Health
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF DEATH RECORD
NOTICE: Orders received by mail must have an attached notarized sworn statement. (See instructions)
The California Health and Safety Code, Section 103526, permits only authorized persons as defined below to receive a
Certified Copy of a death record. Those who are not authorized by law to receive a Certified Copy will receive an Informational
Certified copy marked “INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY.” Please indicate whether
you would like an Authorized Certified Copy or a Certified Informational Copy.
The search fee is the same as the fee for Certified copy. Any questions please contact our office at (909) 381-8990.
□ I would like an Authorized Certified Copy of the record □ I would like a Certified Informational Copy.
identified on the application form. This document will be printed with a legend on the
(In order to receive an Authorized Certified Copy, you must face of the document that states, “INFORMATIONAL
indicate your relationship to the deceased from the list below) NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENITY.”
(A Sworn Statement does not need to be provided)
Note: Both documents are certified copies of the original document on file. With the exception of the legend, the documents
contain the same exact information.
To receive a Certified Copy I am:
□ A parent or legal guardian of the registrant.
□ A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth
Record in order to comply with the requirements of Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code.
□ A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting
official business.
□ A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant.
□ An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a
court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate.
□ A funeral director ordering certified copies of a death certificate on behalf of an individual specified in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive,
of subdivision (a) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code.
IF MAILING APPLICATION, ATTACHED SWORN STATEMENT MUST BE NOTARIZED.
Name of Person Completing Application (PLEASE PRINT)
Telephone Number – Area Code First
Name of Person Receiving Copies, if Different From Above
Mailing Address for Copies, if Different From Above
DECEDENT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT)
Name of Decedent – First (Given)
Date of Death – Month, Day, Year (Or Period of Years to be Searched)
Mother’s Maiden Name or Name of Spouse
Rev 01/14