Oklahoma Death Certificate

Qualifications

There are no restrictions on who may request certified death certificates in Oklahoma.

Cost

The fee to search for a death certificate is $15.00, which includes one certified copy of the death certificate. Each additional copy of the record ordered at the same time is also $15.00. Checks or money orders should be made payable to "OSDH." Cash is not accepted. Fees are not refundable.

Required Information

• Name of the deceased
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Your name
• Your phone number
• Your address
• Reason for requesting the certificate
• Photocopy of current, government-issued photo ID

The following information is optional, but may help in locating the record:

• Deceased's social security number
• Gender
• Spouse's name
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Father's name and birthplace
• Mother's name and birthplace

Submitting Your Request

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

Vital Records Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 Northeast 10th
Oklahoma City, OK 73117

In Person:
You may order a certified copy of the death record by going in person to an office of Vital Records, located at:

Vital Records Service, Room 117
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 Northeast 10th
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

James O. Goodwin Health Center
5051 S. 129th East Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74143-7004

Pittsburg County Health Department
1400 East College Avenue
McAlester, OK 74501

These locations are open from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Download the Application

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

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