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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Arizona Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | |||
Arizona became a territory of the United States 24 February 1863 and officially became the 48th State 14 February 1912. State law required the recording of death certificates in 1909. Arizona has death records dating back as early as 1844. Death records are available from 1844 through the present year. | Arizona became a territory of the United States 24 February 1863 and officially became the 48th State 14 February 1912. State law required the recording of death certificates in 1909. Arizona has death records dating back as early as 1844. Death records are available from 1844 through the present year. | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the death occur?''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the death occur? ''' == | ||
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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Death Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Arizona Death Records#Deaths_from_1844_thru_50_years_from_present_year|1844 thru 50 years from present year]]'''</span> | ||
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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information#Death_year_unknown|Death year unknown]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information#Death_year_unknown|Death year unknown]]'''</span> | ||
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== '''Deaths from 1844 thru 50 years | == '''Deaths from 1844 thru 50 years from present year''' == | ||
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) houses death records from 1844 through the present year. Anyone can obtain a death certificate for a person deceased at least 50 years. | Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) houses death records from 1844 through the present year. Anyone can obtain a death certificate for a person deceased at least 50 years. | ||
To obtain a '''free''' copy of death record go to [http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates]<br> | |||
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records containing death infromation]]. <br> | |||
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== ''' | == '''50 years ago to present year (certified certificate)''' == | ||
Arizona is a "closed record" state. | Arizona is a "closed record" state. That means that vital records are not public record and the confidentiality of citizens is protected under Arizona law restrictions on the public's access of vital records. A person must be 18 years of age or older to 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 | ||
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==== Obtain the Certificate ==== | ==== Obtain the Certificate ==== | ||
To obtain a certified copy go to [http://azdhs.gov/vital-records/death-certificate/apply.htm Arizona Department of Health Services] | To obtain a certified copy go to [http://azdhs.gov/vital-records/death-certificate/apply.htm Arizona Department of Health Services] | ||
Deaths since 2008 | ==== Deaths since 2008 ==== | ||
Deaths since 2008 are also available on the county level. For a list of count office locations and contact information go to [http://azdhs.gov/vital-records/documents/application-certificate-death.pdf Arizona Department of Health Services application form].<br> | |||
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records containing death information]]. <br> | |||
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If you do not | == '''Death year unknown''' == | ||
If you do not know the death date go to [[Arizona Vital Records Online|Arizona Vital Records Online]] for assistance in locating additional records that may contain death information. | |||
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:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]] | ||
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]] | ||
:*[[United States Record | :*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]] | ||
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] | :*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] | ||
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | :*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | ||
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:*[[United States Birth Records|United States Birth Records ]] | :*[[United States Birth Records|United States Birth Records ]] | ||
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] [[Category:Arizona]] | ||
Revision as of 10:44, 5 June 2013
How to Find United States Deaths 
Arizona Deaths
Arizona became a territory of the United States 24 February 1863 and officially became the 48th State 14 February 1912. State law required the recording of death certificates in 1909. Arizona has death records dating back as early as 1844. Death records are available from 1844 through the present year.
Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Deaths from 1844 thru 50 years from present year[edit | edit source]
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) houses death records from 1844 through the present year. Anyone can obtain a death certificate for a person deceased at least 50 years.
To obtain a free copy of death record go to Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database try searching for death information in other records containing death infromation.
50 years ago to present year (certified certificate)[edit | edit source]
Arizona is a "closed record" state. That means that vital records are not public record and the confidentiality of citizens is protected under Arizona law restrictions on the public's access of vital records. A person must be 18 years of age or older to 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 Arizona Department of Health Services
- Spouse or Immediate Family Member
- Attorney Representing an Estate
- Attorney Representing Family Members
- Attorney Representing Persons with a Legal Interest
- Non-Attorney Legal Interest/Other Vital Interest
- Third Party
- Private Investigator
- Genealogical Researcher
Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
To obtain a certified copy go to Arizona Department of Health Services
Deaths since 2008[edit | edit source]
Deaths since 2008 are also available on the county level. For a list of count office locations and contact information go to Arizona Department of Health Services application form.
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records containing death information.
Death year unknown[edit | edit source]
If you do not know the death date go to Arizona Vital Records Online for assistance in locating additional records that may contain death information.