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{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Alabama Death Records#Deaths_before_1908|Before 1908]]'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
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<br> '''''Restrictions for requesting Alabama death certificates:'''''<br> By Alabama law, death certificates are confidential records with restricted access for 25 years from the date of death. Death certificates more than 25 years old may be obtained by anyone upon payment of the proper fee. Death certificates less than 25 years old may be obtained by the following persons, upon payment of the proper fee: | <br> '''''Restrictions for requesting Alabama death certificates:'''''<br> By Alabama law, death certificates are confidential records with restricted access for 25 years from the date of death. Death certificates more than 25 years old may be obtained by anyone upon payment of the proper fee. Death certificates less than 25 years old may be obtained by the following persons, upon payment of the proper fee: | ||
{{Block indent|*Mother or father of person named on certificate }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Husband or wife of person named on certificate }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Son or daughter of person named on certificate }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Sister or brother of person named on certificate }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Grandchild of person named on certificate when demonstrating entitlement }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Legal representative of family or estate }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Informant listed on death certificate as providing 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Death Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Death_Records|Learn more about U.S. death records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find U.S. death Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Birth Records|United States Birth Records ]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]}} | |||
[[Category:Alabama_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]] | [[Category:Alabama_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:28, 19 August 2025
Alabama became a state in 1819. County registration of birth records began in 1881, with a few earlier death records in probate court records. Statewide registration of deaths began 1 January 1908, with full compliance by 1925. Pre-1908 county records may be accessible through county clerks. Deaths after 1908 now filed with Alabama Department of Public Health.
When did the death occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Death Records |
Deaths before 1908[edit | edit source]
County registration of death records began in 1881, with a few earlier death records in probate court records. Statewide registration of deaths began 1 January 1908, with full compliance by 1925. Pre-1908 county records may be accessible through county clerks.
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
| Alabama Deaths Databases | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| 1881-1952 - At FamilySearch.org | Name index to death and burial records from the state of Alabama. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | |||
| Try 2nd: | ||||
| 1881-1974 - At Ancestry.com | ($) Free at FamilySearch centers. Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | ||
| No death record for your ancestor? | Other records with death information | ||
| Records that give death information: | ||
Deaths from 1908 to the present[edit | edit source]
Deaths after 1908 are now filed with Alabama Department of Public Health.
STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]
| Alabama Deaths Databases - Index Only | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| 1908-1974 - At FamilySearch.org | Name index to death and burial records from the state of Alabama. | |||
| Try 2nd: | ||||
| 1908-1959 - At Ancestry.com | ($) free at FamilySearch centers. Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||
| Try 3rd: | ||||
| 1881-1952 - At FamilySearch.org | Name index to death and burial records from the state of Alabama. | |||
| Social Security Death Index | ||||
| 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
| To Order Death Certificates | |||
| From County of Death | From Alabama 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 | Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |
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
If you do not know the exact date or place of death:
For a fee, the Alabama Department of Health office will conduct a search.
Individual counties will also search their records for deaths that occurred in their municipality.
Restrictions for requesting Alabama death certificates:
By Alabama law, death certificates are confidential records with restricted access for 25 years from the date of death. Death certificates more than 25 years old may be obtained by anyone upon payment of the proper fee. Death certificates less than 25 years old may be obtained by the following persons, upon payment of the proper fee:
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information.