Vital Records

Where New York death records live, who is entitled to a certified copy under Public Health Law, what the city and state charge, and how long each ordering route takes.

Virginia issues certified death certificates through the Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and through DMV customer service centers. This article covers eligibility, fees, processing times, the application forms, and how records older than 25 years open to the public.

New Jersey issues birth records as certified copies and as plain-paper certifications. This article covers who qualifies for a certified copy under N.J.S.A. 26:8-62, the identification and relationship proof the state requires, the $25 and $2 fee structure, and the four ordering channels with their processing times.

Michigan releases birth records less than 100 years old only to the person named, a parent, an heir, a legal representative or guardian, or a court. This article covers the statutory eligibility list, the identification MDHHS accepts, the fee schedule in MCL 333.2891, the online, mail, and county-clerk ordering routes, and current turn-around times.

Florida issues death certificates with and without the cause of death. Learn who is eligible to order each version, current fees, and how to request a certified copy from the Bureau of Vital Statistics.