Can I authorize another person to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate?

You can authorize another person to obtain a copy of the death certificate on your behalf. The applicant must provide a notarized letter that includes the name of the decedent’s name as it appears on the record, the decedent’s date and place of death. Include the name of the person authorized to obtain a copy of the record. The person authorized to receive the death certificate will be required to submit a valid form of identification.

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3. Can I authorize another person to obtain a certified copy of a marriage or civil union certificate?
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5. What will I need to do to obtain a certified copy of a marriage or civil union certificate by mail?
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11. Can I authorize another person to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate?
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17. What will I need to do to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate by mail?