Kansas vital records · Death Certificate
Kansas Death Certificate
How to get a certified Kansas 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
- 7–10 days
- Processing time
- 11
- Offices issuing
- 10
- Counties
How to get a Kansas death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Kansas office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 11 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (VS-236) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $20.00 fee to Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas Office of Vital Statistics, 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120, Topeka, KS 66612-2221.
Kansas death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $20
- Additional copy
- $20
- Rush fee
- $13.95 (done through VitalChek)
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days (mail-in and app requests)
- Rush processing
- Within 3 to 5 business days after receipt in office
- Public after
- All Confidential
Who can request
- Aunts/Uncles
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Nephew/Niece
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Age at Death
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Home Name
- Mailing Address
- Marital Status at Death
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Phone Number
- Place of Bury
- Place of Death
- Place of Residence
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Race
- Sex
- Spouse Name
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Driver's License
- Foreign Voter's Registration Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Re-Entry Permit
- Refugee Travel Document
- Resident Alien Card
- State ID
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
- VA Card
- Visa
- Weapon Permit
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Filed Income Tax Form
- Health Agency Bill
- Health Insurance Card
- Hospital Bill
- Inmate ID
- Insurance Record
- Letter from Employer
- Letter from Government Agency
- Parole Document
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Temporary Driver's License
- Tribal ID
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics (KDHE-OVS)
- Address
- 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120 Topeka, KS 66612-2221
- Mailing
- Kansas Office of Vital Statistics 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120 Topeka, KS 66612-2221
- Phone
- (785) 296-1400
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 9:00 a.m-4:00p.m.
Skip the trip. Order a Kansas 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 Kansas: county offices
11 offices in 10 Kansas counties are confirmed to issue death records.
- Atchison County 1
- Clay County 1
- Dickinson County 1
- Marion County 1
- McPherson County 1
- Miami County 1
- Montgomery County 1
- Ottawa County 1
- Pawnee County 1
- Wyandotte County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison County Register of Deeds 423 North Fifth Street, Atchison | Atchison | (913) 804-6025 | $20.00* |
| Clay County Clerk 712 Fifth Street
Suite 102, Clay Center · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Clay | 785-632-2552 | $20.00* |
| Dickinson County Clerk 109 East 1st Street, 109 East 1st Street · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Dickinson | 785-263-3774 | $20.00* |
| Elk County Courthouse
Register of Deeds 127 North Pine - 1st Floor, County Courthouse, Howard | Elk | (620) 374-2472 | $20.00* |
| Marion County Clerk 200 South Third Street
Suite 104, Marion · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Marion | (620) 382-2185 Toll Free: 1-800-305-8851 | $20.00* |
| McPherson County Clerk 117 North Maple Street, McPherson · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | McPherson | (620) 241-3656 | $20.00* |
| Miami County Register of Deeds 201 South Pearl, Suite 101, Paola | Miami | (913) 294-3716 | $20.00* |
| Montgomery County Clerk 217 East Myrtle Avenue, Independence · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Montgomery | 620-330-1200 | $20.00* |
| Ottawa County District Court 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis | Ottawa | 785-392-2917 | $20.00* |
| Santa Fe Trail Center Museum & Research Library 1349 K-156 Hwy, Larned | Pawnee | (620) 285-2054 | $20.00* |
| Wyandotte County Vital Records 701 N 7th St, Suite 323, Kansas City · Vital Records Offices | Wyandotte | (913) 573-5260 (913) 573-5311 | $20.00* |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Kansas death certificate FAQs
How much does a Kansas death certificate cost?
A certified Kansas death certificate costs $20.00 ($20), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $20.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Kansas?
Standard processing is 7-10 business days (mail-in and app requests). Expedited service: Within 3 to 5 business days after receipt in office ($13.95 (done through VitalChek)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in Kansas?
11 Kansas offices across 10 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 (Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics), or order online.
Who can request a Kansas death certificate?
Kansas issues certified copies to: Aunts/Uncles, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Nephew/Niece, Parents, Siblings, Spouse. Public access: All Confidential.
What ID do I need for a Kansas death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Alien Registration Receipt, Driver's License, Foreign Voter's Registration Card, Passport, Permanent Residents Card, Re-Entry Permit, Refugee Travel Document, Resident Alien Card, State ID, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Employment Authorization Card, US Military ID, VA Card, Visa, Weapon Permit. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, Court Documents with Current Address, Filed Income Tax Form, Health Agency Bill, Health Insurance Card, Hospital Bill, Inmate ID, Insurance Record, Letter from Employer, Letter from Government Agency, Parole Document, Pay Stub, Social Security Card, Temporary Driver's License, Tribal ID, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Voter Registration Card, W-2 Form.
Can I order a Kansas death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Kansas death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). Fees and processing times are set by Kansas and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.