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How to obtain a death certificate in Maine
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 Maine, you may order their death certificate online, by phone or by mail. 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.
By Phone
To request a death certificate by phone, call VitalChek at 1 (877) 523-2659. Payment is possible through all major credit cards.
By Mail
To request a death certificate by mail, send an application to the address below. Your application should include:
Name of the decedent
Date of death
Name of city/town the death occurred in
State relationship to name on death record being requested
Your daytime telephone number
Copy of your government-issued photo identification
Payment of $15 plus $6 for each additional copy in the form of a check or money order payable to “Treasurer - State of Maine”