Who can apply for a death certificate?
You must complete the following requirements to receive a death certificate.

You must complete an Application for Death Certificate.
You must show valid identification.
You must sign your application.
You must be an eligible applicant. Eligible applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and include the following:
Spouse
Ex-spouse. An ex-spouse must provide documentation to establish direct interest.
Parent or step-parent. A step-parent must also submit a marriage certificate to support the relationship to the person named on the death certificate.
Brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister
Son or daughter
Step-son or step-daughter (must submit the parent's marriage certificate to support the relationship)
Grandparent or great-grandparent
Grandchild or great-grandchild
Power of Attorney
Attorney or legal representative of the decedent's estate (must provide supporting documentation)
Representative of the decedent's estate (must provide documentation to establish direct interest)
Individual showing a direct financial interest to the decedent (must provide documentation to support direct interest)
Government office that has assumed administration of an estate (must provide a letter signed by an official of the government office indicating the purpose for which the applicant is being retained and identifying the estate involved).
Extended family members who indicate a direct relationship to the decedent (documentation may be required).
You must pay a fee of $20 for each death certificate ordered unless you meet the fee waiver requirements for members of the U.S. Armed Forces. If ordering online, you must also pay a $10 service fee and applicable delivery fees if selecting UPS overnight shipping.