How to Get a Death Certificate in Utah

Getting a death certificate is one of the first practical steps after a death in Utah, and the details of who issues it and what it costs are specific to Utah.

Who issues death certificates in Utah?

Certified copies come from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Vital Records and Statistics, which has death records back to 1905, and the local health departments. In practice, the funeral home usually files the certificate and orders an initial batch of certified copies for you.

How much does a certified copy cost in Utah?

County health departments list $30 for the first certified death certificate, and the state fee schedule sets $10 for each additional copy of the same record ordered on the same day. Paying by card adds $0.75 at the state office, and a replacement within 90 days of the original request costs $3.

Who can order a copy in Utah?

Death certificates are not public records. Local health departments say only immediate family can obtain one, and identification is required (the state application lists the acceptable forms).

How do I order more copies in Utah?

• Online: through vitalrecords.utah.gov.
• By mail: with the state application, a copy of your ID, and a check or money order payable to “Vital Records.” Questions: 801-538-6105 or vrequest@utah.gov.
• In person: at the state office or at a local health department, which can issue state-certified records.

What else should I know before I order?

If you don’t answer a written request for more information within 90 days, the state may keep the fee without issuing a certificate.

What should I do next?

Confirm with the funeral home how many copies it is ordering for you, then decide how many more you need; see how many death certificates you need in Utah and our general guide to death certificates.

Add this to your Final Day Plan: your Social Security number, birthplace, and parents’ full names - the death certificate application asks for these, and they’re often surprisingly hard for a family to track down under pressure.

Fees and rules change - confirm current details with the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics or a local health department before you send payment.