Alaska Death Certificate Form PDF Details

The Alaska Death Certificate form is an essential document that outlines the process and requirements for obtaining a death certificate within the state. It stipulates that close family members such as spouses, parents, children, or siblings of the deceased, as well as legal representatives or individuals demonstrating a need for the certificate for property rights determination, are eligible to apply. The form mandates comprehensive identification verification, including government-issued photo ID, and emphasizes the importance of providing full legal names and accurate information to avoid processing delays. The document also specifies the handling of requests, including mail, fax, or in-person submissions, and underscores the confidentiality of vital records. Additionally, it details the associated fees for standard and expedited services, the refund policy on search fees, and stipulates extra charges for death certificates requiring an Apostille. Processing times are highlighted, with a regular window of 2-3 weeks and an expedited option of within 3 working days, acknowledging that express delivery to and from Alaska requires a minimum of two days. The instructions are designed to ensure clarity and efficiency in the request process, aiding individuals in navigating the bureaucratic aspects of obtaining a death certificate in Alaska.

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ALASKA DEATH CERTIFICATE REQUEST FORM INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Incomplete applications or applications that do not include proper photo identification will be returned unprocessed.

·A spouse, parent, child, or sibling of a deceased person may obtain a certified copy of the death certificate. Proof of your relation to the decedent is required when submitting your application. Siblings will and children of the decedent will have to provide a copy of their birth certificate showing parental relationship to the decedent.

·A death certificate can also be furnished to a legal representative or to a person who provides documentation showing the death certificate is needed for the determination of property rights. If you are a legal representative, include a letter stating whom you represent and how you are related to the person named on the record.

·Use the full first, middle, and last names as they appear on the certificate when filling out the request form.

·We can only process requests for deaths that occurred in Alaska. For deaths that occurred outside of Alaska, requests must be sent directly to the appropriate state.

·ALL REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PICTURE ID OF THE PERSON REQUESTING THE DEATH CERTIFICATE. Enlarge the copy and lighten it as much as possible to ensure it is clear and readable when sent to the Bureau, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE FAXING YOUR REQUEST. REQUESTS WITH DARK OR UNCLEAR COPIES OF IDs WILL BE RETURNED

UNPROCESSED. Your signature under the copied ID is also required.

The following are acceptable for identification purposes:

·A driver's license or official identification card issued by another state in the U.S., jurisdiction or territory, unexpired, or expired for not more than one year

·An unexpired U.S. or foreign passport.

·U.S. military identification or military dependent identification.

·If you are currently living in Alaska, a BIA or tribal identification card will also be accepted.

If you are unable to provide any of the above-mentioned forms of identification, please contact the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics at 907.465.3391 to speak with a customer service representative.

SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST:

·Print and complete the request form and mail it or fax it to our office.

·Walk-in service is also available in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau. Please check our web site (http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/ VitalStats/Pages/contacts/) for office hours and location.

·Vital records requests contain confidential information. Therefore, we highly recommend you mail or fax your request. E-mail, although convenient, is not secure and subject to fraud.

·Remember to sign your request and enclose the correct fees as well as a copy of picture ID.

·Expedited (Rush) requests may only be submitted by fax. Please fax your rush request to 907.465.3618.

·If faxing, call the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics to confirm receipt at 907.465.3391 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Alaska time.

PROCESSING TIMES:

·Requests sent by regular mail will normally be processed within 2 -3 weeks after receipt by the Bureau.

·Expedited (Rush) requests submitted with credit card payment will normally be processed within 3 working days after receipt. Expedited requests must be faxed to our office. Note that there is no overnight express delivery to or from Alaska. Express delivery takes at least two days each way.

·Normal processing times can be greater during periods of high volume. Please plan accordingly.

·Please allow for mailing time.

FEES:

·Alaska charges a search fee for records. Once an order is received and processed, the first $30 record search fee is not refundable. If you order multiple copies and no record is found, the fees for the extra copies will be refunded.

·The first copy of a certificate is $30.00 and additional copies are $25 for each copy of the same record ordered at the same time.

·Records requiring an Apostille: Death Certificates requiring authentication for a foreign country have additional fees. The additional charge is $12.00 for the first record, with $2.00 added for each additional copy of the same record. This includes the $2.00 fee for the Lt. Governor's office. The country that the record is being sent to must be noted on your request.

·All NSF checks will be sent to a collection agency. There will be a $30.00 charge for returned checks.

·Expedited (Rush) service requires an additional $11.00 fee. Orders may be processed by completing the request form and faxing it to

the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Please do not mail expedited requests to our office.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

·For additional information on obtaining Alaska Vital Records, please contact the Records Processing Unit in Juneau at 907.465.3391. (Rev. 04/13)

STATE OF ALASKA

DEATH CERTIFICATE REQUEST FORM

•You may type directly on this form and print it or you may print the form first and then complete it by hand. If you enter the ordering information on this form the fees and shipping charges will automatically be calculated.

•If completed by hand, be sure that all information is printed neatly and is legible.

•Expedited (Rush) requests must be faxed to 907.465.3618 for processing. Do not mail expedited requests. Please call 907.465.3391 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alaska time, to confirm the receipt of your fax.

•Please read the instructions on the previous page. Incomplete or inaccurate requests or requests that do not include a copy of a government-issued ID with a signature below the ID will be returned unprocessed.

FULL Name of the Deceased:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City or Village of Death:

 

 

Date of Death:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose of the request:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Personal Records, Legal Purposes, Inheritance/Estate Settlement, Govt. Assistance/Benefits, Insurance/Pension, Retirement, etc. )

Your Relationship to the Deceased:

 

 

 

 

 

(Spouse, parent, child, sibling, legal representative, etc. )

 

Signature of the Person

 

Contact Phone Number:

 

 

 

 

 

Requesting the Record:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL SEARCH CRITERIA BUT NOT REQUIRED

 

 

FULL Name of the Deceased's Mother before she was first married:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FULL Name of the Deceased's Father:

Date of Birth of the Deceased:

 

# Copies

You may enter the ordering information in this form and the fees

 

Amount

Mail this form with a money order, a check, or

 

and shipping charges will automatically be calculated.

 

credit card information. Checks must be

 

 

Death Certificates: $30 first copy; $25 each additional copy of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

preprinted with your name and address. Please

 

 

the same record ordered at the same time.

 

 

 

note there is a $30.00 NSF fee for returned checks.

 

 

Apostille fee (please see instructions for fees)

 

 

 

Expedited (Rush) requests must be faxed to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country needed for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

907.465.3618 for processing (Add $11.00).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expedited (Rush) Service* (Add $11.00)

 

 

 

Make Checks Payable to:

 

 

*Does not include shipping fees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bureau of Vital Statistics

 

 

Ship by:

 

 

Regular Mail (no additional fee)

 

 

 

P.O. Box 110675

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Juneau, AK 99811-0675

 

 

(Call our office

 

Priority Mail (Add $5.60)

 

 

 

Phone: (907) 465-3391

 

 

 

Registered Mail (Add $11.20)

 

 

 

 

 

for shipping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express Mail (Add $19.95)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fax: (907) 465-3618

 

 

rates outside

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the U.S)

 

 

FedEx (No PO Box / Add $18.50)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE ENTER YOUR MAILING ADDRESS BELOW

Name:

Street:

City, State, Zip

Credit Card Information (When paying by credit card)

Name on credit card:

Billing address:

Number:

 

Expiration date:

Visa

MasterCard

Discover

Cardholder signature (required):

 

(Rev. 04/13)

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