VitalChek - Official Pennsylvania Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of Pennsylvania

 

Order official Pennsylvania death record copies online - securely and easily.

Order official Pennsylvania death record copies securely and easily online with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service, approved by hundreds of vital record issuing agencies nationwide. VitalChek is an official government-authorized service, and obtaining official death record copies through VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, phone or fax ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

VitalChek.com has excelled at providing safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling for over 20 years. From the second you place your order to the moment your requested official death record is in your hands, VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities, either by contacting our dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team or checking your order status online. With VitalChek, you’ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your official Pennsylvania death record copies.

One of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events like birth, death, marriage or divorce, is a certified Pennsylvania death record, which are only issued by an official government agency, such as the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records (Pennsylvania Vital Records).

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LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is a government-approved organization, so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your personal data when ordering official Pennsylvania death record copies. As America’s #1 resource for official government-issued vital records, VitalChek offers the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct connection for ordering official Pennsylvania death record copies online from Pennsylvania Vital Records. An official death record copy issued through our service typically has a raised or stamped seal and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your enhanced security, selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official Pennsylvania death record copies is recommended. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by Pennsylvania Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, as well as providing insurance should your delivery be lost or damaged in transit.

 
 Who can order? 

PENNSYLVANIA DEATH CERTIFICATESPennsylvania Vital Records issues certified copies of Pennsylvania death certificates which can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Who Can Order? To order copies of Pennsylvania death certificates, you must be the legal representative of the decedent's estate, a member of the decedent's immediate family (spouse, parent, sibling, child, grandparent or grandchild), or an extended family member who can indicate a direct relationship to the decedent. Where Can The Document Be Shipped? Pennsylvania Vital Records will only ship copies of certified birth certificates to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

 
 Uses for Official Pennsylvania death record 

An official Pennsylvania death record copy is generally required documentation for collecting death benefits or claiming insurance proceeds. Other valid purposes for an official death record copy include:

Completing a Final Tax Return
Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate
Social Security Notification
Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
Probating a Will
 
 Other official vital records from Pennsylvania 

In addition to certified death record copies, Pennsylvania Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates for events that occurred within the State of Pennsylvania. You may order copies of Pennsylvania Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.