How to Get a Death Certificate in Maryland
Find state specific ordering options, fees and requirements.
For a death that occurred in Maryland, request certified copies through the official Maryland vital records office—by mail, in person, or online when offered. Prepare the application, payment, and any required identification. Access to newer records may be restricted; confirm eligibility on the state site.
Maryland Death Certificate Fees
Costs from the Maryland Department of Health, Division of Vital Records.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| First certified copy (published fee) | $10.00 |
$10 first copy; $12 additional same-transaction death copies. Internet surcharge $13; optional expedited shipping $20.
How to order an Maryland death certificate
Use the official online ordering route when available. VitalChek online; mail; appointment-only DVR lobby; some local health departments. Order Online.
Visit the local or state vital records office listed on the official site. Where to Order in Person.
Mail a completed application, acceptable ID, and payment to the address on the official application. How to Order by Mail.
Who can request a copy?
- Surviving relatives, their authorized representatives, and the funeral director responsible for final disposition.
Access restrictions
DVR currently issues 2012-and-later deaths; earlier records go to Maryland State Archives. Entitlement evidence is required.
What to prepare before ordering
Person and record details
- Completed application or permitted written request; deceased person’s identifying details; applicant contact details; fee; ID and entitlement evidence described above. Use the current official form.
Identification
Required ID copies and entitlement documents; include self-addressed stamped envelope for mail orders.
Processing times
Check DVR or the selected local office for current processing; no fixed estimate imported.
How many certified copies might families need?
Many families order 10–15 certified copies because banks, insurers, retirement plans, and government offices often require an original certified copy rather than a photocopy. Ordering several at once is usually less expensive than reordering later.
Maryland Death Certificate FAQs
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Official Sources
Maryland Department of Health, Division of Vital Records
Official Maryland Death Certificate Requirements and Ordering Instructions
Fees, eligibility, and ordering requirements may change. Confirm current details with the issuing agency before submitting your request.
Memoria Sky provides educational information and does not issue death certificates.