VitalChek - Official New York Certificates



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   ordering service for the State of New York

  

Order official New York death record copies online - securely and easily.

Order official New York death record copies securely and easily online with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service, approved by hundreds of vital record issuing agencies nationwide. VitalChek is an official government-authorized service, and obtaining official death record copies through VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, phone or fax ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

VitalChek.com has excelled at providing safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling for over 20 years. From the second you place your order to the moment your requested official death record is in your hands, VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities, either by contacting our dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team or checking your order status online. With VitalChek, you’ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your official New York death record copies.

One of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events like birth, death, marriage or divorce, is a certified New York death record, which are only issued by an official government agency, such as the New York State Division of Vital Records (New York Vital Records).

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LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is a government-approved organization, so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your personal data when ordering official New York death record copies. As America’s #1 resource for official government-issued vital records, VitalChek offers the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct connection for ordering official New York death record copies online from New York Vital Records. An official death record copy issued through our service typically has a raised or stamped seal and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your enhanced security, selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official New York death record copies is recommended. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by New York Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, as well as providing insurance should your delivery be lost or damaged in transit.
 
 Who can order? 

New York death certificates are only issued to the spouse, parent or adult child of the decedent*. The applicant's name must appear on the credit or debit card that is being used for payment. *If you are not the spouse, parent or adult child of the decedent, you must submit documentation proving lawful right. (Government agencies must submit vital record requests in writing directly to New York Vital Records.) Acceptable documentation is as follows:

  • Letter of Testamentary - issued by a probate court or an office of the court informing an executor of a will of his/her appointment and empowering the executor to discharge the appointed responsibilities.
  • Court Order - must verify the requested death record is required from the applicant in order to process a claim.
  • Official Letter (from a bank, insurance company, etc.) - must verify the requested death record is required from the applicant in order to process a claim.
Where Can The Document Be Shipped?New York State Vital Records will only ship copies of New York death certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. International Shipments: If you are requesting to have your order shipped to an international address outside the U.S., Canada, Mexico or American Territory), you will need to submit the following documentation: 1) a copy of your valid passport and 2) a copy of your valid government issued photo ID or two (2) utility bills in your name. The utility bills cannot be more than six (6) months old. Please fax the necessary documentation to (877)854-4607.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
 
 Uses for Official New York death record 

An official New York death record copy is generally required documentation for collecting death benefits or claiming insurance proceeds. Other valid purposes for an official death record copy include:

Completing a Final Tax Return
Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate
Social Security Notification
Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
Probating a Will
 
 Other official vital records from New York 

In addition to certified death record copies, New York Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates, Marriage Records and Divorce Records for events that occurred within the State of New York. You may order copies of New York Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.