Vital registration for significant events, such as deaths that occurred within the state of Tennessee, began in the year 1951. This information is kept at the State Vital Records, Department of Health, where you can obtain a certified copy of the death certificate. Deaths recorded prior to the given year are preserved in the Tennessee State Archives.
To obtain a death certificate, one must be an authorized person and must have proof that he or she is an immediate family member or legal representative for reasons of confidentiality. Next, you must apply online forms and complete the elements of the application form. Important information such as date of death, county where death occurred, name of decedent, and age must be provided on the application form. A copy of a photo ID, required fee amount, mailing address, phone number, and signature are attached to the application form. Then you mail it to the Office of Vital Records.
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The standard fee for a certified copy of the death certificate is $5. If we are unable to locate the record based on the information you provide, we will retain the fee and issue a Certificate of No Public Record. Fees must be paid by check or money order made payable to the Office of Vital Records.