Obtain a Death Certificate

Step 1.Contact VitalCheck

• VitalChek can be reached either through its website, www.vitalchek.com or by calling 866-556-8685

Step 2.Payment Information

• Death Certificates are $20 each
• VitalChek Network, Inc. accepts all major credit cards, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
• An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service,

Step 3.Submit Online Order 

• You may place an order for a marriage certificate through VitalChek 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Our office will process your order only during regular business hours. Please note that most express carriers will not deliver to a PO box.
• You may inquire as to the shipping and handling fees for regular, international, or Saturday deliveries by calling VitalChek.

Submit Request

Step 1.Have necessary information

• Be sure have the correct date of death and information for the deceased individual 
• You will be required to fill out a short application and produce valid identification as outlined above.

Step 2.Payment Information 

• Death Certificates are $20 each
• Purchases can be made with cash or money order payable to the City of Hartford.
• City of Hartford Vital Records accepts credit cards or online orders, visit the online tab to place orders using a credit card through VitalChek
• City of Hartford Vital Records does not accept personal checks

Step 3.Download and Complete Form

• Death Certificate Application - Fillable Form(PDF, 64KB)

Step 4.Visit Bureau of Vital Records

The Bureau of Vital Records is located at:

Hartford City Hall
550 Main St.
1st Floor, Room 103
Hartford, CT 06103

Staff Available

Monday - Thursday
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday

8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Step 1.Download and Complete Form

• Death Certificate Application - Fillable Form(PDF, 64KB)

Step 2.Include Payment

• Copies are $20 dollars per certified copy
• Purchases can be made with money order payable to the City of Hartford
• City of Hartford Vital Records does not accept personal checks

Step 3.Mail Information

Mail information packet to the Bureau of Vital Records at:

City of Hartford - Vital Records
550 Main St.
1st Floor, Room 103
Hartford, CT 06103