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RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER


2724 GATEWAY DR
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
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Fax:		 951.486.7000
951.486.7000
951.486.7047

Death Certificates

RIVERSIDE COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Riverside County Recorder (Riverside County Vital Records) issues authorized and Informational copies of Riverside County birth certificates, Riverside County death certificates and public Riverside County marriage records (for marriage licenses that were issued in Riverside County). You may order copies of Riverside County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.



RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATES
Riverside County Vital Records issues Authorized and Informational copies of Riverside County death certificates for individuals who died within Riverside County. Authorized copies of Riverside County death certificates are typically acceptable to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes. Informational copies of Riverside County death certificates can be used for informational purposes only.

Who Can Order?
Authorized Copies - All applicants must submit a Sworn Statement and notarized Certificate of Acknowledgment, before the order will be processed, forms and instructions will be provided upon completion of your online order. Individuals permitted to receive authorized, certified copies of Riverside County death certificates are listed below.

  • The decedent's parent or legal guardian.
  • A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the decedent.
  • A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business.
  • A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order.
  • An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the decedent or the decedent's estate.
  • A funeral director ordering certified copies on behalf of the decedent's family.

Informational Copies - no documentation is required.




Visit RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER site
DEATH
An authorized, certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Riverside County from 1893 to present.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 12.00


DEATH INFORMATIONAL COPY
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the death record, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words 'INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY' imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for legal purposes.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 12.00



Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.


Order By Facsimile
You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 951.486.7047.


Birth Authorized Fax Application

Birth Informational Fax Application

Death Authorized Fax Application

Death Informational Fax Application

Public Marriage Fax Application



Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.