How Do I Get a Death Certificate in Alabama?
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Alabama, the first certified copy costs $15, with additional copies at $6 each when ordered at the same time. Copies ordered together cost less than placing separate orders later. The executor checklist outlines each account and institution that typically requires a certified copy.
Death certificates in Alabama are issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health - Center for Health Statistics. Online ordering is available through VitalChek. Most funeral homes also assist families with ordering certificates at the time of death.
Standard processing in Alabama takes 2-3 weeks. Funeral homes typically handle initial certificate orders at the time of death.
In Alabama, death certificates can be requested by: Immediate family member, Person with demonstrated legal right to the record. Requesters typically need to provide Valid photo identification.
The Alabama Department of Public Health - Center for Health Statistics has death records from 1908 to present. Records become public 25 years after the date of death.
The number of certified copies depends on the deceased's accounts and assets. Banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and retirement plans each typically require an original certified copy. Most families need between 8 and 15 copies. The Alabama executor checklist lists each step of the estate settlement process to help determine the right number.
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