Introduction to Connecticut Death Certificates

This article is designed to help you get a Connecticut Death certificate.  Counter to common belief, not everything is on the Internet.  Personal Death certificates are one of the items that are not readily available online, and that is probably a good thing.  You do not want your Death certificate in the public domain, where it can be seen by anyone.  However, this does not mean that you can’t easily get your Death certificate.  

Connecticut Death certificates have been maintained by the State Vital Records Office at the Connecticut Department of Public Health for individuals that died in the state of Connecticut since 1897.  Please note the State of Connecticut is experiencing a lengthy turnaround time (approximately 3 months) for requests for Connecticut Death certificates.

Connecticut Death Certificate Authorized Persons

Connecticut Death Certificate for Genealogy Purpose

Connecticut death certificates are available to the general public.  Anyone over 18 years of age may request a copy of any Connecticut death certificate. 

Connecticut Death Certificate Ordering

Options Option 1 – Order Connecticut Death Certificate Online

This option is the simplest and easiest way to get your Connecticut Death Certificate.  Order online and you will get your Connecticut Death Certificate usually in less than a week.  Many times you will have the option of receiving your vital record by next-day or second-day service.

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Option 2 – Order Connecticut Death Certificate through the Mail

Follow the instructions below, if you are not ordering your Connecticut Death certificate online.  It usually takes 3 months upon receipt of request to be sent to you:

Step 1: Download Mail-In Application

Step 2: Please provide as much of the following information as possible to locate the Connecticut Death certificate:

• Full name of person at Death on the Connecticut Death certificate
• Date of Death on the Connecticut Death certificate
• Sex on the Connecticut Death certificate
• County (or city) of Death on the Connecticut Death certificate
• Your name 
• Your signature 
• Your relationship to the person whose Connecticut Death certificate you are requesting 
• Address where the Connecticut Death certificate is to be mailed 
• Self addressed stamped envelope
• Your daytime phone number
• By Mail: Send the above information and the appropriate fee to:

 

CT Department of Public Health

State Office of Vital Records

410 Capitol Ave.  MS#11VRS

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT  06134-0308

Option 3 – In Person

In Person in Connecticut: You may go to any county health department in the State of Connecticut to obtain a certified copy of a Connecticut Death certificate. Most Connecticut Death certificates can be issued while you wait.

Connecticut Death Certificate Ordering Cost

The fee to search for an Connecticut Death certificate is $10.00, which includes one certified copy of the Connecticut Death certificate or a "Certificate of Failure to Find." For each additional copy of the Connecticut Death certificate ordered at the same time, the fee is $10.00. Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut." Please do not send cash. Fees are not refundable. Additional fees are required for expedited service.