How Do I Get a Death Certificate in Utah?
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Utah, the first certified copy costs $30, with additional copies at $10 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 Utah are issued by the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Online ordering is available. Most funeral homes also assist families with ordering certificates at the time of death.
Standard processing in Utah takes 6 weeks for mail orders. Expedited service is available with Next business day for online orders before 1:00 PM MT with expedite fee processing for an additional $15. Funeral homes typically handle initial certificate orders at the time of death.
In Utah, death certificates can be requested by: Registrant, Spouse, children, parents, guardian, Legal representative. Requesters typically need to provide Primary ID: One form required and Secondary ID: Two forms required if no primary.
The Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics has death records from 1905 to present. Public records (50+ years) searchable at Utah State Archives Records become public 50 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 Utah executor checklist lists each step of the estate settlement process to help determine the right number.
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