Vermont Death Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
The Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Birth or Death Certificate is used to order a certified copy of a Vermont death certificate. It is filed with the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records.
Who can use this form
- A spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandchild or grandparent of the person who died
- A legal guardian, court-appointed executor or administrator, or legal representative
- A petitioner for the estate, or the person with authority for final disposition
- The Social Security Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the deceased's insurance carrier
- Anyone authorized by a certified court order
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A copy of your valid ID, or copies of two alternative documents
- The state fee by check or money order payable to the Vermont Department of Health
- A self-addressed envelope
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Vermont Department of Health Vital Records 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-8370
- State fee
- $10 per certified copy
- Typical processing
- About 10 to 20 days
- Source
- Official government page