Death Certificates
Only the decedent's name, age, date of death, and place of death may be released to the general public. All other information is confidential and may be released only to those with a direct and legitimate interest in the record, which includes members of the decedent's immediate family or their descendants, the decedent's legal custodian or guardian, those needing this information for determination or protection of a personal or property right, or their respective authorized representatives. For exceptions and further information see "Who Can Obtain A Certified and Non-Certified Copy" below.
Authorized representative includes (must provided documents indicating authorized): attorneys, physicians, funeral directors, or others such as genealogists.
Records prior to 1892 are open public records and all information may be examined by anyone.