Español: Puede traducir esta página automáticamente usando la opción “Traducir” en su navegador o teléfono. Estamos aquí para ayudar. Certified copies of Connecticut death certificates can be obtained through the Town Clerk’s Office if the
death occurred in North Canaan or if the
decedent resided in North Canaan at the time of death.
Death Certificate Request Form.pdfTypes of Death Certificates Available
Connecticut has two death certificate forms
Certified death certificates with social security numbers included (Long Form) are legal documents used for purposes such as:
✔ Life Insurance Claims
✔ Federal Survivor Benefits or Veterans Affairs Compensation
Certified death certificates with social security numbers omitted (Short Form) are legal documents used for purposes such as:
✔ Property and Real Estate
✔ Financial Accounts
✔ Legal Proceedings
✔ Employment & Bereavement
✔ Genealogy & Research
✔ Record Updates
HOW TO REQUEST A CERTIFIED COPY
Request In Person
Visit the Town Clerk’s Office during posted hours and bring:
- Valid government-issued photo ID (See Below For Acceptable Alternatives)
- Required fee
- Proof of relationship if requesting copies with social security numbers (See Below For Acceptable Documents)
Certified copies are typically issued same-day.
Request by Mail
Please submit:
- Completed Death Certificate Request Form
- Photocopy of valid photo ID (Acceptable Alternatives Listed Below)
- Payment by check or money order
- Self-addressed stamped envelope recommended
- Proof of relationship if requesting copies with social security numbers for example:
- If you are requesting the death certificate of your parent, you must submit a copy of your own birth certificate in order to prove the parent/ child relationship.
- If a vital certificate is not accessible, please contact the Clerk's office for acceptable documentation.
Mail to:
North Canaan Town Clerk
100 Pease Street #7
North Canaan, CT 06018
Online Ordering Option
Request certified copies online through our authorized third-party vendor, VitalChek.
✓ Online ordering allows payment by credit card
✓ Helpful for out-of-state requests or those unable to visit Town Hall
✓ Secure identity verification process
Please note:
✓ Online orders require additional vendor processing and identity verification
✓ Processing times may be longer than requests submitted directly through the Town Clerk’s Office
Certified copies requested directly through the North Canaan Town Clerk’s Office (in person or by mail) are typically processed more quickly.
https://www.vitalchek.com/v
Fees
Fees established by Connecticut State Statute:
- $20.00 per certified copy
Accepted payment types:
(Cash, Check, Money Order)
One Time Fee Waiver for A Copy of a Veteran's Death Certificate
Connecticut law allows the spouse, child or parent of a deceased veteran to obtain one (1) free certified copy of the decedent's death certificate provided the requesting family member presents a copy of their valid government issued photo I.D. and proof of their relationship to the deceased. If eligible for the one-time waiver, request it on the Application to Request a Death Certificate form and submit the required identification and documentation to the town or State Vital Records office.
Processing Time
- In-Person: Same day
- By Mail: Usually 3–7 business days, plus mailing tim
- Other forms of identification: If photographic identification is not available, two (2) of the documents listed below may be substituted. For mail requests, a photocopy of the document is sufficient, do not send original.
- Social security card
- Social security card supplemented with either an employment identification card, a paycheck stub or a W-2 form. Providing the documents in this subdivision fully satisfies the identification requirements of this section;
- Automobile registration;
- Copy of utility bill showing name and current address;
- Checking account deposit slip or bank statement stating name and current address;
- Voter registration card;
- Valid government issued trade or professional license;
- Valid government issued firearm permit;
- Probation documents issued by a court or other government agency, pursuant to a criminal conviction;
- Letter from a government agency verifying identity. The letter shall be dated within six months prior to the date of the request;
- Release documentation from a correctional institution containing a photograph of the former inmate and a release date within 12 months prior to the date of the request;
- Birth certificate of the requester;
- Military discharge papers;
- Current school or college photographic identification; or
- Government issued photographic identification that has expired within 12 months prior to the date of the request.
Contact the Town Clerk
For questions or assistance regarding death certificates:
North Canaan Town Clerk
100 Pease Street #7
North Canaan, CT 06018
Phone: (860)824-7313 Option 1
Email: townclerk@northcanaan.org
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm
Open for Lunch
