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Statewide registration of deaths began in June 1912 in Virginia. The State and Counties have copies of these records.<br>  
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1912 in Virginia. Counties have copies of these records.<br>  


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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 Virginia Death Records#Deaths_before_1853|Deaths before 1853]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Virginia Death Records#Deaths_before_1853|Deaths before 1853]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Virginia Death Records#Deaths_from_1853_thru_June_1912|Deaths from 1853 thru June 1912]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Virginia Death Records#Deaths_from_1853_thru_1912|Deaths from 1853 thru 1912]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Virginia Death Records#Deaths_from_June_1912_to_the_Present|Deaths from June 1912 to the Present]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Virginia Death Records#Deaths_after_1912|Deaths from 1912 to the present]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|I don't know when the death occurred]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|I don't know when the death is]]'''</span>


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== '''Deaths from 1853 thru June 1912'''  ==
== '''Deaths from 1853 thru 1912'''  ==


In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. No deaths were recorded between 1896 and 1912.<br>  
In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. No deaths were recorded between 1896 and 1912.<br>  
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If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>  
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>  


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


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| width="25%" | [http://lva1.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas29&local_base=clas29 1853-1896] At Library of Virginia
| width="25%" | [http://lva1.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas29&local_base=clas29 1853-1896 - At Library of Virginia]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' Virginia, Death Index, 1853-1896: dates vary by county; [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/opac/dripabout.htm list of county coverage (scroll down)]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county; [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/opac/dripabout.htm list of county coverage (scroll down)]
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| [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62152/ 1853-1911] at Ancestry
| {{RecordSearch|1708697|1853-1912 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''($)''' Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 index & images ($)
| '''Free;''' dates vary by county; [[Virginia Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Coverage_Table|list of county coverage]]
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| {{RecordSearch|1708697|1853-1912}} At FamilySearch.org
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| '''Free;''' Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912: dates vary by county; [[Virginia Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Coverage_Table|list of county coverage.]]
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2558 1853-1917 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2558 1853-1917] at Ancestry.com
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2558 1853-1917 - use your Ancestry subscription]  
| '''($);''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2558 1853-1917 Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917: [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find your local FamilySearch Center] OR use your own [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] subscription.
| '''$,''' [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 through your local public library for free
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/oldsearch/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=49&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true 1853-1896 - use 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/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc=25&dbSort=1&sbo=1&title=virginia%20deaths&keyword=& 1853-1896] at Ancestry.com
| [http://search.ancestry.com/oldsearch/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=49&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true 1853-1896- use your Ancestry subscription]  
| '''($);''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc=25&dbSort=1&sbo=1&title=virginia%20deaths&keyword=& Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;] Virginia Deaths by county: Index to various county death records. Incomplete for all counties. Dates vary by county. [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find your local FamilySearch Center] OR use your own [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] subscription.
| '''$,''' [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 through your local public library for free
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==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====


Presently there are no death record images online. Death records from 1853 to 1896 are available on microfilm through the {{FSC|780106|item|disp=FamilySearch Library}} and from the [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/BMDregisters/index.htm Library of Virginia].  
Death records from 1853 to 1896 are available on microfilm through the Family History Library: {{FHL|777933|item|disp=FHL films 2026327-2026352 and 2046907}}.  
<center>[[How to Find Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find 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 June 1912 to the Present'''  ==
== '''Deaths after 1912'''  ==
 
The state of Virginia began recording deaths in June 1912. Records are housed at the Virginia Department of Health State Office and in the county where the death occurred.
 
For deaths that occurred during this time period, try the following database.


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The state of Virginia began recording deaths in 1912. Currently, there are no indexes to Virginia deaths from 1912 to the present available online.<br>
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9278 Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014] at Ancestry.com
| '''($)''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9278 free access at FamilySearch centers.] Index for all years, image for those older than 25 years, for other Death Certificates, see '''[[How to Find Virginia Death Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|Obtain the Certificate]]'''
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| Try searching [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]] for death information.
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| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching indexes]]
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==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/ From VA Dept. of Health State office]
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'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 25 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 25 years, you must be:  
'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> 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 parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate  
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:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate  
:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate  
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate  
:*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 25 years have passed from the date of the death.
::'''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, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
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:*[[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]]  
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Revision as of 14:23, 14 September 2013

How to Find United States Deaths Gotoarrow.png Virginia Deaths

Statewide registration of deaths began in 1912 in Virginia. Counties have copies of these records.

Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:

Learn more about U.S. Death Records

Deaths before 1853[edit | edit source]

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


Deaths from 1853 thru 1912[edit | edit source]

In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. No deaths were recorded between 1896 and 1912.

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

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

Virginia Deaths Databases - Includes Index Only
Try 1st:
1853-1896 - At Library of Virginia Free; dates vary by county; list of county coverage (scroll down)
Try 2nd:
1853-1912 - At FamilySearch.org Free; dates vary by county; list of county coverage
Try 3rd:
Choose one of the following:

1853-1917 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1853-1917 - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
Try 4th:
Choose one of the following:

1853-1896 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1853-1896- use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
Can't search the index listed above? Try searching other records for death information.
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information

Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]

Death records from 1853 to 1896 are available on microfilm through the Family History Library: FHL films 2026327-2026352 and 2046907.

Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths after 1912[edit | edit source]

The state of Virginia began recording deaths in 1912. Currently, there are no indexes to Virginia deaths from 1912 to the present available online.

Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

You can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

To Order Death Certificates
From County of Death From VA Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use May be more expensive than ordering from the county

Restrictions for persons 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 current spouse of the person on the certificate
  • The child of the person on the certificate
  • The sibling of the person on the certificate
  • The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
  • 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, there are other records with death information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another death year


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