How Many Death Certificates Do I Need in Maryland?
Use our free calculator to determine how many certified death certificates to order based on your specific situation, and see exactly what it will cost in your state.
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Death certificate requirements and fees vary by state and are subject to change. This calculator provides estimates based on publicly available data. Contact your state vital records office for current pricing and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Maryland, the first death certificate costs $25. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $20 each. It's more cost-effective to order all needed copies at once.
Death certificates in Maryland can be ordered from the Maryland Department of Health - Division of Vital Records. Online ordering is available through VitalChek.
Standard processing in Maryland takes 4 weeks for mail orders (experiencing backlog).
In Maryland, death certificates can be requested by: Surviving relatives (with proof of relationship), Authorized representative (with Letter of Administration), Beneficiaries, Those with business need or court order. You'll need to provide Valid photo ID and Proof of relationship (Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, or Obituary).
The Maryland Department of Health - Division of Vital Records has death records from 2012 to present. For deaths prior to 2012, contact Maryland State Archives Records become public after 75 years.
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