North Dakota Death Certificate

Qualifications

The following people may request death certificates from the state of North Dakota:

• Spouse
• Parent or legal guardian
• Child
• Grandparent
• Grandchild
• Authorized representative
• The child fatality review board
• Funeral director reporting the facts of death
• The order of a court of competent jurisdiction

Cost

The fee to search for a death certificate is $5.00, which includes one certified copy of the death certificate. For each additional copy of the certificate ordered at the same time, the fee is $2.00. Shipping via FedEx or UPS is an additional $16.00 (plus $6.00 for delivery to Alaska or Hawaii). Checks or money orders should be made payable to the "ND Department of Health." Credit card payment is accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). Cash is not accepted. Fees are not refundable.

Required Information

• Name of the deceased
• Gender
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Your relationship to the deceased
• Your name
• Your mailing address
• Your signature
• Shipping instructions
• Photocopy of current, government-issued photo ID or
• Notarized signature

Submitting Your Request

By Mail:
Send the completed application and the appropriate fee to:

Vital Records
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 301
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

In Person:
You may request a certified death certificate in person by going to the Division of Vital Records, located at:

600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Room 118
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Room 118 is located in the Judicial Wing of the State Capitol Building. The office is open from 7:30 am until 5:00, Monday through Friday, except for holidays. Walk-in customers can usually get their certified copy with in a few minutes after providing photo ID and filling out the request form.

Download the Application

Click here to download the application for a certified North Dakota death certificate.

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