Utah vital records · Death Certificate

Utah Death Certificate

How to get a certified Utah 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.

$30.00
Death Certificate fee
3–4 weeks
Processing time
11
Offices issuing
11
Counties

How to get an Utah death certificate

  1. 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Utah office.
  2. 2In person. Visit one of the 11 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
  3. 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $30.00 fee to Utah Department of Health - Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Vital Records, PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012.

Utah death certificate fees, processing & requirements

Fee
$30
Additional copy
$10
Rush fee
NA (they have their own online order platform but don’t specify if that is faster or incurs extra fees, and mail-in applications cannot be expedited)
Processing time
At least 3 weeks
Rush processing
NA (they have their own online order platform but don’t specify if that is faster or incurs extra fees, and mail-in applications cannot be expedited)
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Email
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Death
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Spouse Name
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Alien Registration Receipt
  • Driver's License
  • Government Work ID
  • Matricula Consular Card
  • Mexican Voter Registration Card
  • Passport
  • Permanent Residents Card
  • Pilot's License
  • Prison Release Form
  • Temporary Resident Card
  • Tribal ID
  • US Certificate of Naturalization
  • US Citizenship ID
  • US Military ID
  • Valid Government ID
  • Weapon Permit
  • Work ID

Secondary ID

  • Business License
  • College ID
  • Court Documents with Current Address
  • Court Order
  • Fishing License
  • Hunting License
  • Insurance Record
  • Marriage License
  • Military Discharge
  • Paycheck
  • Prison Documents
  • Probation Documents
  • Professional License
  • Property Tax Bill
  • Social Security Card
  • US Military Separation
  • US Selective Service Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Veteran ID
  • Voter Registration Card
  • W-2 Form
  • Work ID

Utah Department of Health - Office of Vital Records and Statistics (UDOH-OVRS)

Address
288 N 1460 W, Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012
Mailing
Vital Records PO Box 141012 Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012
Phone
(801) 538-6105
Hours
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (phone/email only, in-person services only available at local offices)

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Where to get a death certificate in Utah: county offices

11 offices in 11 Utah counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $30.00.

OfficeFee
Southeast Utah Health Department
28 S 100 E, Price · Health Departments
$30.00
Bear River Health Department
635 S 100 E, Logan · Health Departments
$30.00
Weber-Morgan Health Department
477 23rd St, Ogden · Health Departments
$30.00
Salt Lake County Health Department
610 South 200 East, Salt Lake City · Health Departments
$30.00
San Juan Public Health
735 S 200 W STE 2, Blanding · Health Departments
$30.00
Central Utah Health Department
70 Westview Drive, Richfield · Health Departments
$30.00
Summit County Health
650 Round Valley Drive, Park City
$30.00
Tooele County Health Department
151 North Main Street, Tooele · Health Departments
$30.00
Tri-County Health
133 South 500 East, Vernal
$30.00
Utah County Health Department
151 S. University Avenue Suite 1100, Provo · Health Departments
$30.00
Southwest Utah Public Health Department
620 S. 400 E., Ste. 300, St. George · Health Departments
$30.00

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Utah death certificate FAQs

How much does an Utah death certificate cost?

A certified Utah death certificate costs $30.00 ($30), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $10.

How long does it take to get a death certificate in Utah?

Standard processing is At least 3 weeks. Expedited service: NA (they have their own online order platform but don’t specify if that is faster or incurs extra fees, and mail-in applications cannot be expedited) (NA (they have their own online order platform but don’t specify if that is faster or incurs extra fees, and mail-in applications cannot be expedited)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

Where do I get a death certificate in Utah?

11 Utah offices across 11 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 (Utah Department of Health - Office of Vital Records and Statistics), or order online.

Who can request an Utah death certificate?

Utah issues certified copies to: Children, Grandchildren, Parents, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.

What ID do I need for an Utah death certificate?

Accepted primary ID: Alien Registration Receipt, Driver's License, Government Work ID, Matricula Consular Card, Mexican Voter Registration Card, Passport, Permanent Residents Card, Pilot's License, Prison Release Form, Temporary Resident Card, Tribal ID, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Citizenship ID, US Military ID, Valid Government ID, Weapon Permit, Work ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Business License, College ID, Court Documents with Current Address, Court Order, Fishing License, Hunting License, Insurance Record, Marriage License, Military Discharge, Paycheck, Prison Documents, Probation Documents, Professional License, Property Tax Bill, Social Security Card, US Military Separation, US Selective Service Card, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Veteran ID, Voter Registration Card, W-2 Form, Work ID.

Can I order an Utah death certificate online?

Yes. Prepare and submit your Utah death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Fees and processing times are set by Utah and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.