Checklist for Certified Copies of Death Certificate
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This checklist is to help you determine the number of Certified Copies of the Death Certificate you may need.
Additional copies may be ordered later simply by calling or writing us, or you may order them directly from the health department of the county in which the death occurred.
SOCIAL SECURITY
VA – VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
(one free certified copy provided)
PROPERTY – REAL ESTATE, ETC.
BANKS
LIFE INSURANCE
PENSIONS
EMBALMING
UNION BENEFITS
INVESTMENTS – STOCKS & BONDS
DMV – DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES
(if signature of deceased is required)
WILL / LIVING TRUST
ATTORNEY
TAX RETURNS – STATE & FEDERAL
FAMILY (personal copies to keep)
OTHER
Pre-paid Funeral Plans
CA Master Trust
Insurance Co.
Other