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| width="25%" | [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/Death/searchForm.cfm 1911-1956 State of Idaho Death Index]  
| width="25%" | [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/Death/searchForm.cfm 1911-1956 State of Idaho Death Index]  
| '''Free;'''&nbsp;Name index and extracted data from death records 1911 to 1956 compiled by BYU Idaho Special Collections&nbsp;
| '''Free;''';Name index and extracted data from death records 1911 to 1956 compiled by BYU Idaho Special Collections&nbsp;
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| '''Free; &nbsp;'''microfilm of death certificates available at the Family History Library and Centers'''; i'''ndex 1911-1932; images 1911-1937
| '''Free;'''microfilm of death certificates available at the FHL and Centers''';''' index 1911-1932; images 1911-1937
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6856 1911-1951 at Ancestry.com]  
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| width="65%" | '''($);''';Death Index 1911-1951; index contains death date, birth date, county and city of death and certificate number
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
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== '''Deaths from 1917 thru 1970'''  ==
 
The state of West Virginia began recording deaths in January 1917.
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
 
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
 
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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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| align="left" colspan="3" | If you can't find the death record in the above databases, try the following:
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
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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="3" | ''Social Security Death Index (SSDI)''
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| width="25%" | [http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/ssdi/ 1937 to present at Genealogy Bank]
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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]]  
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]  
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'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''  
'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''  


If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:  
If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following location:  


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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Death Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/wv.html#County From County of Death]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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See [[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records  
See [[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records  


If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].  
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].<br>


'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of death'''  
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of death'''  
If you do not know the exact date or place of death:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>
See [[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records
<br> If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
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== '''Deaths after 1970'''  ==
'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''
With an exact date (from your records), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/wv.html#County From County of Death]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office]
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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See [[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].
<br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date of death'''


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| '''($);''' Click on the death certificates tab to order a death certificate
| The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will conduct a five year search on either side of the date you provide. If no certificate is located they will provide you with a list of years searched. No refund if no certificate is found.
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If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].  
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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How to Find United States Deaths Gotoarrow.png Idaho Deaths

In 1911 the state of Idaho began requiring statewide registration of deaths. Counties were required to keep records from 1907 to 1911. Some counties may have older death records.

Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source]
Death Records
Choose a time period:


Learn more about U.S. Death Records

Early to 1911[edit | edit source]

West Virginia did not exist at this time and was known as the state of Virginia.Before 1853, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

  Records that give death information:
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Probate (wills, etc)
Tax Records
Church Records
Census
Bible Records
Return to top: Choose another death year


1911 to Present[edit | edit source]

In 1911 the state of Idaho began requiring statewide registration of deaths. All death records are housed on the state level. Some older records have been made public and are available online and on microfilm.

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in other records.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]

For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Idaho Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images

Try 1st:


1911-1937 at FamilySearch Historical Records Free; Name index and images of Idaho Death Certificates from 1911 to 1937
Try 2nd:


1911-1956 State of Idaho Death Index Free;;Name index and extracted data from death records 1911 to 1956 compiled by BYU Idaho Special Collections 
Try 3rd:


Family Search Catalog Free;microfilm of death certificates available at the FHL and Centers; index 1911-1932; images 1911-1937
Try 4th:


1911-1951 at Ancestry.com ($);;Death Index 1911-1951; index contains death date, birth date, county and city of death and certificate number
Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

PART A: You know the exact date of death

If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following location:

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

See list of restrictions for ordering death records

If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

Try:
Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
1937 to present at Genealogy Bank Free; most current version; few records before 1962; gives place where the last benefit was sent
Or try:
Make your best educated guess The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will conduct a five year search on either side of the date you provide. If no certificate is located they will provide you with a list of years searched. No refund if no certificate is found.
Don't want to order the death record? Search other records with death information
Return to top: Choose another death year


Restrictions for Obtaining Death Records[edit | edit source]

Restrictions for persons born who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:

  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
  • The spouse of the person on the certificate
  • The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
  • The sibling of the person on the certificate
  • Funeral director
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
NOTE: A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.

If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information.

Return to top: Choose another death year



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