How to Find Kansas Death Records

How to Find United States Deaths Kansas Deaths

The State of Kansas started keeping official records of deaths on July 1, 1911.

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 * Death Records
 * Choose a time period:


 * Before 1911
 * 1911 thru 1930
 * After 1930 to the present
 * Death year unknown


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Deaths before 1911
Before 1911, no deaths were recorded by the state. Between about 1885 and 1911 a few deaths were recorded at the county or city clerk's office in register volumes. Not all of these registers have survived. For deaths that occurred before 1911, try the following databases.

For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases.

If the death was not found in the above databases, you must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

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Deaths from 1911 thru 1930
The State of Kansas started keeping official records of deaths on July 1, 1911. Currently, the Office of Vital Statistics does allow requests for genealogical research. Pre-1940 records may be requested by an individual related as at least a cousin. Proof of relationship is required.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
PART A: You know the exact date of death 

You can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

See list of restrictions for ordering death records

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

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

If you do not know the exact date or place of death: The Kansas Department of Health will do a 5 year search, included in the cost of the copy.

See list of restrictions for ordering death records

If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information. Return to top: Choose another death year

Deaths after 1930
Currently, the Office of Vital Statistics does allow requests for genealogical research. Pre-1940 records may be requested by an individual related as at least a cousin. Post 1940 records must be requested by an immediate family member. See list of restrictions for ordering death records.

PART A: You know the exact date of death 

With an exact date (from your records), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

See list of restrictions for ordering death records

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

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

Return to top: Choose another death year

Restrictions for Obtaining Death Records
Restrictions for ordering death certificates from the stated of Kansas:

The Kansas Legislature has determined that the vital records filed with this office are not open for public inspection. They are exempted from the Kansas Open Records Act [K.S.A. 45-221(a) and K.S.A. 65-2422d(c)]. The requestor must meet eligibility requirements and must provide proof of identification.

If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information. Return to top: Choose another death year

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