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Oklahoma Death Records
Oklahoma began filing birth and death records in October of 1908.
It was not mandatory, however, that these records be filed until 1917. Because birth and
death records were not required in years past as they are today for identification or
settlement of claims in matters of death, the filing process in many years prior to 1940 are
sketchy.
It is the responsibility of the hospital, attendant at birth or the funeral director
in each matter of birth or death to properly obtain the information needed and file the certificate
in a timely manner.
Information required to process a request for a death certificate:
- The full name of the individual at the time of death.
- The date and place (city or county) of death.
- Relationship to the person whose certificate is being requested and purpose for needing the copy.
- Your handwritten signature and complete return mailing address.
- A valid, legal photo I.D. is required from the applicant or the individual representing the applicant for the issuance of a birth, death or stillbirth certificate..
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Vital Records Service
Oklahoma State Dept of Health,
1000 Northeast Tenth, Room 117,
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
(405) 271-4040
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