VitalChek - Official New York Certificates



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   ordering service for the State of New York

  

Order official New York death certificate copies securely and easily online.

Official New York death certificate copies can be securely and easily ordered online with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service. VitalChek is an official government-authorized service and secure online ordering system for hundreds of vital record issuing agencies across the nation. Ordering official death certificate 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.

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

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

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

VitalChek is your direct online connection for ordering official New York death certificate copies from New York Vital Records. Certified copies of official death certificate copies issued through our service typically have raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For enhanced security, VitalChek recommends selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official New York death certificate copies. 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, and provides 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 certificate 

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

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

In addition to official death certificate 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.