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Death certificates in Utah

What a certified copy of the death certificate costs in Utah and how one is ordered, in the official words. No figure on this page is ours; each is the office’s or the statute’s, with the date it was checked.

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Every quotation checked October 24, 2026

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Filing the death certificate: where, how soon, and who signs it

A certificate of death for each death that occurs in this state shall be filed with the local registrar of the district in which the death occurs, or as otherwise directed by the state registrar, within five days after death and prior to the decedent's interment, any other disposal, or removal from the registration district where the death occurred.

a custodial funeral service director or, if a funeral service director is not retained, a dispositioner shall sign the certificate of death.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Utah Code §26B-8-114(1)(a), (4)(a)

What the first certified copy costs, each additional one, and the fees for expedited and online orders

Death certificate—initial certified copy. A certificate of search will be issued If no record is found. $35.00

Additional copies for all certificate types (must be same record, ordered on same day) $10.00

Expedited processing (available for mail and online orders) * $25.00

Online convenience $4.00

Online identity verification $2.00

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · OVRS Fee Schedule

Who may order, the ways to order, how long it takes, and when death records become public

Certificates can be requested by the person of record, an immediate family member, legal guardians, or a designated legal representative. Immediate family members will be asked to provide proof of relationship.

Death records are public after 50 years.

You can order official Utah birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates online.

In person orders can be placed at most Utah Local Health Departments.

Please allow at least 6 weeks for processing and mailing.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · OVRS, Order a Vital Record Certificate

The statute’s test for a certified copy, and who counts as immediate family

A custodian of vital records may permit inspection of a vital record or issue a certified copy of a record or a part of a record when the custodian is satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest.

Immediate family member

a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Utah Code §26B-8-125(1)(c), (2)(d)

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Death certificate—initial certified copy. A certificate of search will be issued If no record is found. $35.00

Additional copies for all certificate types (must be same record, ordered on same day) $10.00

Expedited processing (available for mail and online orders) * $25.00

Online convenience $4.00

Online identity verification $2.00

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · OVRS Fee Schedule

A custodian of vital records may permit inspection of a vital record or issue a certified copy of a record or a part of a record when the custodian is satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest.

Immediate family member

a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Utah Code §26B-8-125(1)(c), (2)(d)

Certificates can be requested by the person of record, an immediate family member, legal guardians, or a designated legal representative. Immediate family members will be asked to provide proof of relationship.

Death records are public after 50 years.

You can order official Utah birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates online.

In person orders can be placed at most Utah Local Health Departments.

Please allow at least 6 weeks for processing and mailing.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · OVRS, Order a Vital Record Certificate

Certificates can be requested by the person of record, an immediate family member, legal guardians, or a designated legal representative. Immediate family members will be asked to provide proof of relationship.

Death records are public after 50 years.

You can order official Utah birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates online.

In person orders can be placed at most Utah Local Health Departments.

Please allow at least 6 weeks for processing and mailing.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · OVRS, Order a Vital Record Certificate

Certificates can be requested by the person of record, an immediate family member, legal guardians, or a designated legal representative. Immediate family members will be asked to provide proof of relationship.

Death records are public after 50 years.

You can order official Utah birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates online.

In person orders can be placed at most Utah Local Health Departments.

Please allow at least 6 weeks for processing and mailing.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · OVRS, Order a Vital Record Certificate

Death certificate—initial certified copy. A certificate of search will be issued If no record is found. $35.00

Additional copies for all certificate types (must be same record, ordered on same day) $10.00

Expedited processing (available for mail and online orders) * $25.00

Online convenience $4.00

Online identity verification $2.00

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · OVRS Fee Schedule

A certificate of death for each death that occurs in this state shall be filed with the local registrar of the district in which the death occurs, or as otherwise directed by the state registrar, within five days after death and prior to the decedent's interment, any other disposal, or removal from the registration district where the death occurred.

a custodial funeral service director or, if a funeral service director is not retained, a dispositioner shall sign the certificate of death.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Utah Code §26B-8-114(1)(a), (4)(a)

Certificates can be requested by the person of record, an immediate family member, legal guardians, or a designated legal representative. Immediate family members will be asked to provide proof of relationship.

Death records are public after 50 years.

You can order official Utah birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates online.

In person orders can be placed at most Utah Local Health Departments.

Please allow at least 6 weeks for processing and mailing.

Utah · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · OVRS, Order a Vital Record Certificate

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