Kentucky Death Records

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

How To Access Kentucky Death Records

If you need to access Kentucky death records for personal or genealogical reasons, you can make a request through the Kentucky Department of Health. Kentucky death records have been maintained by the state since 1911, but can only be accessed by the public by making a formal request with an application and the appropriate fee.

Ways You Can Order Records

Kentucky death records can be ordered in multiple ways. If you do not need the death certificate immediately, you can send in a completed application by mail. Records can also be accessed online and by phone, though an additional fee will apply. You can also visit the office in person to make your request.

Who Can Request Death Records?

In order to request Kentucky death records, you will need to prove your relationship to the deceased. Otherwise, you will need to provide the appropriate documentation demonstrating your legal need to access the record.