Application for a Certified Copy of a Vital Record
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 5, 2026
The New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration application to order a certified copy of a New Hampshire death certificate by mail.
Who can use this form
- A member of the deceased person's immediate family, or their legal guardian or legal representative
- Anyone else must send a letter documenting a direct and tangible interest, such as protecting a personal or property right, with photo ID
What to send with it
- This application with the event and applicant sections filled in
- A legible copy of your photo ID, plus proof of mailing address if it is not on the ID
- A check or money order in US funds payable to Treasurer-State of New Hampshire
- On the form, choose whether the copy shows cause and manner of death, and whether the Social Security number is hidden
Where to send it
- Mail to
- NH Department of State Division of Vital Records Administration Registration / Certification 9 Ratification Way Concord, NH 03301-2455
- State fee
- $15 for the first copy (non-refundable search fee), $10 for each extra copy of the same record issued at the same time
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Source
- Official government page