MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

BIRTH RECORDS / ROOM# 101
814 JEFFERSON AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

General:
Information:
Fax:

901.544.7608
901.544.7608
901.544.7610

Death Certificates

MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Memphis and Shelby Division of Vital Records (Memphis and Shelby County Vital Records) issues certified copies of Memphis and Shelby County birth certificates and Memphis and Shelby County death certificates. You may order copies of Memphis and Shelby County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

Attention: You may submit a written request directly to Memphis and Shelby County Vital Records, along with a money order or business check. Personal checks are no longer accepted.

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.

MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATES
Memphis and Shelby County Vital Records issues certified copies of Memphis and Shelby County death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Certified copies of Memphis and Shelby County death certificates will only be issued to the next of kin or to persons with a legal right to the certificate. The cause of death is not included on a certified copy unless specifically requested and is only available to certain family members or legal representatives.

DEATH WITHOUT CAUSE
A certified photocopy of the original death record. This death certificate 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 Shelby County from 1950 to present.

First Copy: 7.00   Additional Copies: 7.00

DEATH WITH CAUSE
A certified photocopy of the original death record, which includes cause of death information. This certificate 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 Shelby County from 1950 to present.

First Copy: 7.00   Additional Copies: 7.00

DEATH VERIFICATION
A verification of the death event for informational purposes only. This is not a certified document and is not intended for legal purposes. The cause of death is not listed on the verification form.

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 901.544.7610.

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