Death Certificate Authorized Copies

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An AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY of a death record may be required to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and obtain other services related to an individual's identity. Section 103526 of the California Health and Safety Code restricts who is allowed to obtain an authorized certified copy of a death record. When requesting an authorized certified copy, a sworn statement will be required.

Those who are not authorized need to apply for an INFORMATIONAL CERTIFIED COPY with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy.

I am:

A parent or legal guardian of the registrant.

A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant.

A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order.

A funeral director that orders certified copies of a death certificate on behalf of any individual specified in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive of subdivision (a) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code.

An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate. (If requesting a Certified Copy under a power of attorney, include a copy of the power of attorney with this application)

A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, conducting official business. (Companies representing a government agency must provide authorization from the government agency)

None of the above, and I am applying for an INFORMATIONAL CERTIFIED COPY with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy.

San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder

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Death Certificate Authorized Copies

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Death Certificate Authorized Copies

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