Application for Certified Copy of Kansas Death Certificate (VS-236)

Who can use this form

• The parent, current spouse, adult child, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew of the person who died (age 18 or older)
• A legal guardian (send the court guardianship papers), or someone with legal proof that the record is needed to determine personal or property rights
• Kansas deaths from July 1, 1911 to present

What to send with it

• This application, completed and signed by the person ordering
• A copy of the front and back of a current government photo ID, or copies of two other documents with your name and current address
• A check or money order for $20 per copy, payable to Kansas Vital Statistics (no cash)
• A self-addressed stamped envelope

Where to send it

Mail to

Kansas Office of Vital Statistics 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 120 Topeka, KS 66612-2221

State fee

$20 per certified copy. Each fee covers a 5-year search, and $20 is kept if no record is found.

Typical processing

About 7 to 10 business days, depending on request volume

Source

Official government page