For death certificates by mail click  
by mail 

For death certificates online click HERE. 

To obtain a copy of a death certificate by coming to the County Recorder’s office in person:

• Only “authorized persons” will be able to purchase a Certified Copy of the decedent's Death Certificate.
• You must fill out a form prior to purchase, and indicate whether or not you are an authorized person by signing “under penalty of perjury” statement.
• Click here to download the form. Fill in the information and print it out.
• If you are not an authorized person, you will receive a certified copy with the statement INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY across the face of the document, and you will also have to fill out a form.
• Call us at 831-454-2800.

• The decedent's full name at the time of death.

• The date of death.

• The place of death.

• The decedent's date of birth, if known.

The cost for a certified copy of a death certificate is $12.00. Payment can be made in cash or by a check or money order payable to the Santa Cruz County Recorder. 

To request a copy of a death certificate by mail, click By Mail. 

 For death certificates online, click HERE. 

Please Note: All requests for death certificates must be concerning those whose death occurred in Santa Cruz County.