Arizona Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for Arizona death records.

Locating death certificates from Arizona is all about understanding the process at hand. With records stretching back to 1878, and even earlier in some counties, there's certainly no shortage of records to obtain.

Any death certificate that's more than 50 years old is considered public record, which means it can be obtained through various methods, most conveniently over the internet. More recent records can also be obtained by immediate relatives of the deceased, their legal representatives, genealogists who can prove their relations, and others.

The full details on death certificate laws are located in Arizona Administrative Code R9-19-405, and those with more specific questions should peruse this legislation.

Ordering a copy is fairly easy. For those who are eligible, requests can be processed via mail or in person by the Arizona Division of Public Health Services, or through the internet.

To receive a death record fill out the Arizona Death Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Arizona death certificates are available for a fee of $10.00, with an additional fee for amended certificates. You must be 18 or older to obtain a death certificate, and be the spouse, parent, or other immediate family member, an attorney representative of a family member, or someone with a legal interest. Arizona is considered a closed state, so death records are closed. For more information visit: Arizona Department of Health Services