Death Certificates

Who Can Apply

Certified copies of death certificates can be issued to immediate family members if the date of death is January 1, 2015 to present and the death certificate has been registered. 

If death occurred before January 1, 2015, you must contact the Division of Vital Records at 410-764-3053 to obtain certified copies of death certificates.

How to Apply

In Person - NOT AVAILABLE CURRENTLY, PLEASE ORDER ONLINE

Certified copies of death certificates are provided on a walk-in basis.

Online

To order online, visit www.vitalchek.com

Fee

The cost is $18 for the first death certificate and $20 for each additional death certificate per transaction. We accept cash, check, MasterCard or Visa credit cards.

Contact Us

  1. Administration


    350 Montevue Lane
    Frederick, MD 21702
    Ph: 301-600-1029

    PLEASE NOTE: During the COVID-19 Response, birth and death certificates are not being issued to individuals at our location. You can:
    Funeral Homes can drop off applications for death certificates in the drop box outside Entrance A and pick them up Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12-4pm.