Death certificates
Can I order death certificates online?
Short answer
Yes. VitalChek is the state-approved vendor for California. Your county recorder's office may also accept online orders. The funeral home may order them on your behalf.
What this usually means
Yes. VitalChek is the state-approved vendor for California. Your county recorder's office may also accept online orders. The funeral home may order them on your behalf.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.