Obtain a Death Certificate

A Hartford death certificate may be obtained in person, or through a mailed-in request. Mailed-in requests must be accompanied by a money order made payable to the City of Hartford

Online

 The Bureau of Vital Records is participating in the VitalChek Network to allow individuals to conveniently order needed certificates directly online.

 Have Correct Information

  • Be sure have the correct date of death and information for the deceased individual

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

In-Person

Death Certificates can be obtained immediately in person at the Bureau of Vital Records.  Here's how!

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

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

By Mail

Death Certificates can be obtained via mail from the Bureau of Vital Records by doing the following:

Step 1.Download and Complete Form

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

Contact Us

Phone

(860) 757-9690

Alternate Phone

(860) 757-9311

Fax

(860) 722-8071

Location

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