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Death Certificates
 
A Death Certificate is an official document that records the official date and location of person’s death. Usually the funeral director will obtain several copies of a death certificate and provide it to the family. In certain circumstances, such as in settling an estate, or claiming insurance benefits, it will be necessary to obtain a “certified” copy of the death certificate. A certified copy contains a raised seal of the state as usually required for legal purposes.

Obtaining a Death Certificate
 
For those who died in New York State, but outside of New York City, a certified copy of the death certificate can be obtained from the New York Department of Health.

For those who died within the Five Boroughs of New York City -  Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island, a certified copy of the death certificate can be obtained from the office of Vital records.