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WHO NEEDS CERTIFIED DEATH CERTIFICATES?
This list of people, organizations, companies and other entities that might require a Certified Copy of the Death Certificate does not apply to everyone. Financial situations are different for everyone and the amount of Certified copies needed will be different. Don't forget, if you don't order enough to start with, they are always available from the Registering Health Dept. or County Registrar. New laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2003 will restrict who may purchase a Certificate from the County and State.
Certified Copies in California are $13.00 each in most counties as of Jan. 1, 2003. Some counties do add surcharges.
...Attorney (probate, trusts, etc.)
...Bank, Credit Union (present one and ask for it back, they will make their own guaranteed photocopy)
...Life Insurance (1 per company)
...Dept of Motor Vehicles (present one and ask for it back)
...Stock Broker (call and ask for amount needed)
...Property Title Transfer (possibly for each county in which property is owned)
...Living Trust
...Pension Plans
...Social Security (only if a spouse or minor children survive, they should not need to keep it)
...Veterans Administration (State of California will provide a free copy for VA)
...Employer (death benefit, life insurance, pension, etc)
...Labor Union Office
...Fraternal Organizations with Funeral Benefits
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