VitalChek - Official California Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of California

 

Obtain official California death certificate copies online quickly, securely, and conveniently.

A certified California death certificate (with the government seal) can be obtained quickly and easily with VitalChek’s official government authorized service and secure online ordering system. Ordering an official death certificate through VitalChek is fast and convenient, with remote ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

A California death certificate is one of several key vital records that provide proof of major life events, such as a death, birth, divorce or marriage. These certificates are only issued by an official government agency, such as the California Vital Statistics (California Vital Records). For over 20 years, VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized direct connection between citizens and these agencies across the nation. Our secure Web site continues that tradition, with safe and authorized online document ordering and transaction handling.

With online order status and traceable shipping methods, you can follow the California death certificate order from the time you place it, until it’s delivered. When you order online from VitalChek, you can be sure you are using a government-approved service and pricing, with no hidden or unexplained costs, as well as our excellent security and safeguard standards. VitalChek is America’s #1 resource for government-issued vital records, offering the convenience of credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

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VitalChek is your direct online connection to order a certified California death certificate copy from the California Vital Statistics (California Vital Records) for an immediate family member, or if you are a legal representative of the decedent’s family. Certified death certificate copies issued through our service typically have raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your added protection, it is recommended to select an express courier service, such as UPS or FedEx, as the method of shipping the document when placing your official death certificate order. Choosing an express shipping courier service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by California Vital Records to the time it reaches your door.

 
 Who can order? 

California Vital Records issues certified informational copies of California death certificates. A certified informational copy can be used for informational purposes only

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

 
 Uses for Official California death certificate 

A official, certified California death certificate copy is generally required documentation for claiming insurance proceeds or collecting death benefits. Other valid purposes for a death certificate include:

Social Security Notification
Probating a Will
Completing a Final Tax Return
Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate
 
 Other certified vital records from California 

In addition to certified death certificate copies, California Vital Records also issues certified copies of Death Records for events that occurred within the State of California.

You may order certified copies of California Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.