Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia ) Death Certificate

Qualifications

The following people may request death certificates from Washington, D.C.:

• Parent
• Child
• Sibling
• Informant named on death certificate
• Spouse
• Personal representative or executor

Cost

The fee to search for a death certificate is $18.00, which includes one certified copy of the death certificate. Each additional copy of the record ordered at the same timeis also $18.00. Checks or money orders should be made payable to "DC Treasurer." Cash is not accepted. Fees are not refundable.

Required Information

• Name of the deceased
• Social security number
• Sex
• Date of death
• Death certificate number (if known)
• Your relationship to the deceased
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• Photocopy of current, government-issued photo ID

Submitting Your Request

By Mail:
Send the completed application, the appropriate fee, and a business-sized stamped self-addressed envelope to:

Government of the District of Columbia
Department of Health
Vital Records Division
899 North Capitol Street, NE, 1st Floor
Washington, D.C. 20002

In Person:
You may request a certified death certificate in person at the Office of Vital Records, located at:

899 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002

The office is open from Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm, and is closed on major holidays. There is usually a 15-30 minute wait. You must bring adequate proof of your identity.

Download the Application

Click here to access the application for a certified Washington, D.C. death certificate.

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