How to Find Arizona Death Records

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Arizona has death records dating back as early as 1844. Records are available from 1844 through the present year.

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 * Death Records
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 * 1844 thru 50 years from present year
 * 50 years ago thru present year
 * Death year unknown


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Deaths from 1844 thru 50 years from present year
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) houses death records from 1844 through the present year. Anyone can obtain a death certificate for a person deceased at least 50 years.

To obtain a free copy of death record go to Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database try searching for death information in other records containing death infromation.

50 years ago to present year (certified certificate)
Arizona is a "closed record" state. That means that vital records are not public record. Arizona law restricts the public's access to vital records to protect the confidentiality rights of its citizens.

A person must be 18 years of age or older may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate.

The following persons can obtain a certified death certificate from the past 50 years. For additional explanations of these parties go to Arizona Department of Health Services


 * Spouse or Immediate Family Member
 * Attorney Representing an Estate
 * Attorney Representing Family Members
 * Attorney Representing Persons with a Legal Interest
 * Non-Attorney Legal Interest/Other Vital Interest
 * Third Party
 * Private Investigator
 * Genealogical Researcher

Obtain the Certificate
To obtain a certified copy go to Arizona Department of Health Services

Deaths since 2008
Deaths since 2008 are also available on the county level. For a list of locations go to Arizona Department of Health Services application form.

If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records containing death information.

Death year unknown
If you do not know the death date go to Arizona Vital Records Online for assistance in locating additional records that may contain death information.

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