How to obtain a death certificate in Kentucky
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 Kentucky, you may order their death certificate online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Details for obtaining a death certificate in these different ways are below:
Online
To request a death certificate online, visit VitalChek and follow the prompts. There will be an added fee, and payments can be accepted in the form of credit card or check.
By Phone
To request a death certificate by phone, call (800) 241-8322 and make your payment by credit card.
By Mail
To request your death certificate by mail, fill out this application and send it to the address below with a payment (check or money order made out to the Kentucky State Treasurer) and copy of a government-issued ID.
Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
In Person
You may order a death certificate in person by visiting the office at the address below, which is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring with you a government-issued ID and a form of payment.