Idaho vital records · Death Certificate
Idaho Death Certificate
How to get a certified Idaho 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.
- $16.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 2–4 weeks
- Processing time
- 1
- Offices issuing
- 1
- Counties
How to get an Idaho death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Idaho office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 1 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $16.00 fee to Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, PO Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0036.
Idaho death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $16
- Additional copy
- $16
- Rush fee
- $10
- Processing time
- 2-4 weeks
- Rush processing
- 1-2 weeks
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Children
- Funeral Director
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Heir
- Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Physician
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Parent Names Before Marriage
- Parents Names
- Phone Number
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- Prison ID
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- Weapon Permit
Secondary ID
- College ID
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Court Order
- Driver's Permit
- Fishing License
- Hunting License
- Insurance Record
- Matricula Card
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Traffic Ticket
- Vehicle Registration
- Work ID
Notarization: Notarized signature if Primary ID is not available
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (DHW-BVR)
- Address
- There is no public counter, the only address that The Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics provides on their website is the mailing address (which I’ve listed in that column), but google maps lists their physical address as: 450 W State St #1, Boise, ID 83702, USA
- Mailing
- Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics PO Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0036
- Phone
- (208) 334-5980
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- No public counter
Skip the trip. Order an Idaho 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 Idaho: county offices
1 offices in 1 Idaho counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $16.00.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Department of Health and Welfare 720 Westgate Drive, Boise · Health Departments | Boise | 208-334-5980 | $16.00 |
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Idaho death certificate FAQs
How much does an Idaho death certificate cost?
A certified Idaho death certificate costs $16.00 ($16), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $16.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Idaho?
Standard processing is 2-4 weeks. Expedited service: 1-2 weeks ($10). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in Idaho?
1 Idaho offices across 1 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 (Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics), or order online.
Who can request an Idaho death certificate?
Idaho issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Children, Funeral Director, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Heir, Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need), Legal Representative, Other Person by Court Order, Parents, Physician, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for an Idaho death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Passport, Prison ID, State ID, Tribal ID, Weapon Permit. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: College ID, Court Documents with Current Address, Court Order, Driver's Permit, Fishing License, Hunting License, Insurance Record, Matricula Card, Pay Stub, Social Security Card, Traffic Ticket, Vehicle Registration, Work ID.
Can I order an Idaho death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Idaho death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Idaho Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Idaho and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.