Pennsylvania Death Certificate Application (Form HD02080F) (HD02080F)
Official state formForm HD02080FFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Form HD02080F is used to request a certified copy of a Pennsylvania death certificate. It is mailed to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records.
Who can use this form
- Applicants must be 18 or older, or an emancipated minor
- Immediate family members of the person named on the record
- A legal representative
- A person or agency with a direct or tangible interest, such as in the estate
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A legible photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID that shows your mailing address (or two current documents showing your name and address)
- The state fee by check or money order payable to VITAL RECORDS
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Division of Vital Records PO Box 1528 New Castle, PA 16103
- State fee
- $20 per certified copy
- Typical processing
- About 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the request method
- Source
- Official government page