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== '''50 years ago to present year (certified certificate)''' ==
== '''50 years ago to present year (certified certificate)''' ==


Arizona is a "closed record" state. That means that vital records are not public record. Arizona law restricts the public's access to vital records to protect the confidentiality rights of its citizens.
Arizona is a "closed record" state. That means that vital records are not public record. Arizona law restricts the public's access to vital records to protect the confidentiality rights of its citizens.  


A person must be 18 years of age or older may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate.
A person must be 18 years of age or older may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate.  


The following persons can obtain a certified death certificate from the past 50 years. For additional explanations of these parties go to[http://azdhs.gov/vital-records/death-certificate/obtain.htm Arizona Department of Health Services]
The following persons can obtain a certified death certificate from the past 50 years. For additional explanations of these parties go to[http://azdhs.gov/vital-records/death-certificate/obtain.htm Arizona Department of Health Services]  


*Spouse or Immediate Family Member
*Spouse or Immediate Family Member  
*Attorney Representing an Estate
*Attorney Representing an Estate  
*Attorney Representing Family Members
*Attorney Representing Family Members  
*Attorney Representing Persons with a Legal Interest
*Attorney Representing Persons with a Legal Interest  
*Non-Attorney Legal Interest/Other Vital Interest
*Non-Attorney Legal Interest/Other Vital Interest  
*Third Party
*Third Party  
*Private Investigator
*Private Investigator  
*Genealogical Researcher
*Genealogical Researcher


To obtain a certified copy go to [http://azdhs.gov/vital-records/death-certificate/apply.htm Arizona Department of Health Services]
==== Obtain the Certificate  ====


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To obtain a certified copy go to [http://azdhs.gov/vital-records/death-certificate/apply.htm Arizona Department of Health Services]  
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| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website]
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| {{RecordSearch|1417434|1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use your Ancestry subscription]
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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| Go to Step Two Part B listed below. You may be able to order the death record for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' ====
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No death record for your ancestor?
 
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'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''  
'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''  
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