How to Get a Utah Death Certificate (2026)

You can get a Utah death certificate from the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics or most local health departments, by ordering online, by mail, or in person. Certified copies go to immediate family members and others with a direct interest. The first copy costs $30 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10.

How Do You Get a Death Certificate in Utah?

You get a Utah death certificate from the Office of Vital Records and Statistics, part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, or from most local health departments. There are three main ways to request a copy.

The first option is to order online through the state vital records website. Online orders are the fastest route when you need a record quickly, because an expedite option is available.

The second option is to order by mail. You send a completed application, the correct fee, and a clear copy of your identification to the Office of Vital Records in Salt Lake City.

The third option is to order in person at a participating local health department. Many local offices accept walk-in requests during posted window hours, with final orders typically taken about 30 minutes before closing.

For more context on which Utah records are available and how the state treats them, see Utah Death Records.

Who Is Eligible to Request a Utah Death Certificate?

Eligibility is restricted to applicants who show a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest in the record. Utah does not release certified death certificates to the general public on demand.

You generally qualify if you are the person named on the record, an immediate family member, a legal guardian, or a designated legal representative. Immediate family includes a spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild.

Immediate family members may be asked to show proof of relationship. If your situation does not clearly fit these categories, you should contact the Office of Vital Records before submitting an application, because additional circumstances can sometimes qualify an applicant.

Every request requires a completed application, the correct fee, and valid photo identification. Mailed requests must include an enlarged, easily readable photocopy of both the front and back of your ID.

Utah Death Certificate Cost and Processing Time

A Utah death certificate costs $30 for the first certified copy, and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $10. Ordering several copies together is cheaper than placing separate orders later.

Note an upcoming change: a vital records fee increase takes effect July 1, 2026. The Office of Vital Records has not yet published the new amount, so confirm the current fee before ordering. Orders postmarked on or after that date with insufficient fees are not processed and are returned for the additional amount.

Standard processing currently runs about 6 weeks for both online and mailed orders, due to high volume. Plan ahead if you need certificates for probate, insurance, or benefits deadlines.

If you need a record sooner, the online system offers an expedite option. Orders placed before 1:00 p.m. Mountain time with the expedite fee paid can be shipped the next business day.

Certified vs Informational Copy in Utah

Utah issues certified copies of death certificates to entitled applicants. A certified copy carries the state seal and is the version accepted for legal and financial purposes such as settling an estate, claiming life insurance, or closing accounts.

Because access is limited to those with a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest, Utah does not offer an open informational copy to the general public the way some states do. If you qualify, the copy you receive is a certified record.

If you only need the information for genealogy or personal history and do not qualify for a certified copy, contact the Office of Vital Records to ask what older or non-certified records may be available. Records date back to 1905, and Utah death records become public after 50 years.

How to Get Additional or Replacement Copies

To get additional copies at the time of your order, simply request the quantity you need on your application and pay $10 for each copy beyond the first. This is the most economical way to obtain several certificates.

If you need a replacement copy later, you place a new order through the same channels: online, by mail, or in person at a local health department. Each later order is treated as a fresh request, so the first copy is charged at the standard first-copy rate.

You will again need to meet the eligibility rules and provide valid photo identification with each new request. Keeping a few certified copies on hand at the outset usually saves time and money compared with reordering one at a time.

Utah Death Certificate Quick Facts

Disclaimer: This page provides general information, not legal advice. Fees, processing times, and eligibility rules change. Always verify the current requirements with the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics before submitting a request.

Sources

This page draws on the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and the CDC National Center for Health Statistics 'Where to Write for Vital Records' guidance.

See also: Death Records by State.