Top 10 Reminders On Applying For A Record Of Death In Mississippi

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The complete record of death in Mississippi only includes deaths that occurred from November 1912. It is the death certificate that is the primary legal document used to settle insurance and estate cases. Here's how you can apply for them.

Applying for a Record of Death in Mississippi: What You Need to Know

1. If you are using the certificate for legal purposes make sure that there are no typographical errors. Commonly erroneous entries are name spellings and dates.

2. If the death took place within a year and you find some erroneous fields, you may still inform the funeral director in charge of filing the document.

3. If the death certificate is over a year old, you may have to secure a court order to make changes to it. The Mississippi Vital Records Office can help you with details.

4. The Vital Records Office charges a fixed fee of $10 for each death certificate. Succeeding copies, if accompanying the original request, cost only $2 each. The fee includes a 5-year search. If no record of death in Mississippi is found, the Department will retain $6 for the cost of the search.

5. Personal checks are not accepted for requests made from outside Mississippi. Only postal money orders or cashier's checks will be accepted for such requests.

6. If you are a resident of Mississippi, you may issue a personal check provided it is drawn from a bank within the state.

7. All checks and money orders should be made payable to the Mississippi Health Department.

8. A request for a refund or adjustment will only be entertained when made within 6 months after application for a record of death in Mississippi.

9. The Department will only issue certified copies to individuals who have a direct interest in such documents, such as:

Therefore, you must state your purpose and relationship to the person on record.

10. Before applying, visit the State Department website to make sure you complete all requirements, especially when ordering by post.

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