How to obtain a death certificate in Connecticut

After a loved one passes away, obtaining a death certificate is one of the most important steps that needs to be taken. This document is crucial for arranging the funeral, carrying out organ donation, executing the will, and other such actions.

The process of obtaining a death certificate varies from state to state and even from county to county. To make the process easier, we have compiled the information you need to obtain a death certificate based on your location.

If your loved one passed away in Connecticut, you may order their death certificate in person, through mail, or online. Details for obtaining a death certificate in these different ways are below:

1. Online: Request a death certificate online by visiting VitalChek, an independent third-party entity. You may be charged a fee for their services in addition to the fee for obtaining a death certificate.

2. By Mail: Download and fill out the state application for a death certificate or the town application for a death certificate where the death occurred. You must also include your identification and proof of eligibility and a money order or check of $20 payable to the City or Town of death. You may find the vital records office of a town here, or send the state application to the following address:

   CT Department of Public Health

   State Vital Records Office

   410 Capitol Avenue, MS#11VRS

   Hartford, CT  06106

3. In Person: Visit the Town Vital Records Office where the death occurred to request a death certificate in person. Here is the directory of Town Vital Records Offices in Connecticut.