Arizona vital records · Death Certificate
Arizona Death Certificate
How to get a certified Arizona death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $20.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 17
- Offices issuing
- 14
- Counties
How to get an Arizona death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Arizona office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 17 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (VS-159) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $20.00 fee to Arizona Department of Health Services - Bureau of Vital Records, PO Box 6018, Phoenix, AZ 85005.
Arizona death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $20.00
- Additional copy
- $20
- Rush fee
- Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck)
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days from the date the application is received by Vital Records
- Rush processing
- Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck)
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Beneficiary
- Children
- Consulate of a Foreign Government
- Funeral Director
- Government Officials
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Hospital
- Insurance Company
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Person Authorized by an Eligible Person
- Person Responsible for Final Disposition
- Power of Attorney
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Home Name
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Death
- SSN
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Notarized Signature on Application
Notarization: Notarized signature if Primary ID is not available
Arizona Department of Health Services - Bureau of Vital Records (ADHS-BVR)
- Address
- 150 North 18th Ave., Ste.120 Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Mailing
- PO Box 6018 Phoenix, AZ 85005
- Phone
- (602) 364-1300
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Skip the trip. Order an Arizona death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in Arizona: county offices
17 offices in 14 Arizona counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $20.00.
- Apache County 1
- Cochise County 1
- Coconino County 1
- Gila County 1
- Graham County 1
- Green Valley County 1
- Greenlee County 1
- La Paz County 1
- Maricopa County 3
- Mohave County 1
- Pinal County 1
- Santa Cruz County 1
- Yavapai County 1
- Yuma County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County Public Health Services District 75 West Cleveland
2nd Floor, Saint Johns · Health Departments | Apache | (928)337-7525 | $20.00 |
| Cochise County Health and Social Services 1415 Melody Lane, Building A, Bisbee | Cochise | (520) 432-9411 | $20.00 |
| Coconino County Health and Human Services Vital Records 2625 N King St, Flagstaff · Vital Records Offices | Coconino | (928) 679-7281 | $20.00 |
| Gila County Vital Records 107 W. Frontier St., Payson · Vital Records Offices | Gila | (928)402-8811 | $20.00 |
| Graham County Vital Records 820 W. Main Street, Safford · Vital Records Offices | Graham | 928-428-4441 | $20.00 |
| Greenlee County Health Department
Office of Vital Registration 253 5th St, Clifton · Health Departments | Greenlee | (928) 865-2601 | $20.00 |
| La Paz County Vital Records 1112 Joshua Ave, Suite #206, Parker · Vital Records Offices | La Paz | 928-669-1100 | $20.00 |
| Mohave County Administration Building 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman | Mohave | (928) 753-0748 | $20.00 |
| Navajo County Public Health Services District 117 E Buffalo St., Holbrook · Health Departments | Navajo | 928-524-4750 | $20.00 |
| Pima County Vital Records 3950 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson · Vital Records Offices | Pima | 520-724-7770 | $20.00 |
| Pinal County Public Health Services District 971 N Jason Lopez Circle Building D, Florence · Health Departments | Pinal | 1-866-960-0633 | $20.00 |
| Santa Cruz County Health Services 2150 N. Congress Dr. Ste. 115, Nogales · Health Departments | Santa Cruz | (520) 375-7900 | $20.00 |
| Yavapai County Health Department 1090 Commerce Dr., Prescott · Health Departments | Yavapai | (928) 771-3125 | $20.00 |
| Yuma County Public Health Services District
Vital Records 2200 W 28th Street, Room 256, Yuma · Health Departments | Yuma | (928)-317-4530 | $20.00 |
| MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration) To Apply In Person: 4 Locations Valleywide | — | 602-506-6805 | $20.00 |
| MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration) Mohave | — | 602-506-6805 | $20.00 |
| MCOVR (Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration) To Apply In Person: 4 Locations Valleywide | — | 602-506-6805 | $20.00 |
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Arizona death certificate FAQs
How much does an Arizona death certificate cost?
A certified Arizona death certificate costs $20.00, and additional copies ordered at the same time are $20.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Arizona?
Standard processing is 5-7 business days from the date the application is received by Vital Records. Expedited service: Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck) (Not specified (the only expedited service they list is VitalCheck)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in Arizona?
17 Arizona offices across 14 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Arizona Department of Health Services - Bureau of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request an Arizona death certificate?
Arizona issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Beneficiary, Children, Consulate of a Foreign Government, Funeral Director, Government Officials, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Hospital, Insurance Company, Other Person by Court Order, Parents, Person Authorized by an Eligible Person, Person Responsible for Final Disposition, Power of Attorney, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for an Arizona death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Valid Government ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Notarized Signature on Application.
Can I order an Arizona death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Arizona death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Arizona Public Records Law. Fees and processing times are set by Arizona and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.