TENNESSEE VITAL RECORDS

421 5TH AVENUE NORTH
1ST FLOOR / CENTRAL SERV. BLDG
NASHVILLE, TN 37247-0450

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866.233.0740

866.234.8802

Death Certificates

TENNESSEE VITAL RECORDS
The Tennessee Division of Vital Records (Tennessee Vital Records) issues certified copies of Tennessee birth certificates, Tennessee death certificates, Tennessee marriage records and Tennessee divorce records for events that occurred within the State of Tennessee. You may order copies of Tennessee 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.

TENNESSEE DEATH CERTIFICATES
Tennessee Vital Records issues certified copies of Tennessee death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Copies of Tennessee death certificates will only be issued to certain family members or to persons with a legal right to the certificate.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Tennessee Vital Records will ship copies of Tennessee death certificates to the entitled applicant's home or work address.

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DEATH WITHOUT CAUSE
A certified copy that does not include the cause of death. 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 in State of Tennessee from 1958 to present.

First Copy: 7.00   Additional Copies: 7.00

DEATH VERIFICATION
A verification of the death event that can typically be used 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: 15.00   Additional Copies: 15.00

DEATH WITH CAUSE
A certified copy that includes the cause of death. 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 in State of Tennessee from 1958 to present.

First Copy: 7.00   Additional Copies: 7.00

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 866.234.8802.

Birth Long Certificate Fax Application

Birth Short Certificate Fax Application

Birth Verification Fax Application

Death Without Cause Certificate Fax Application

Death With Cause Certificate Fax Application

Death Verification Fax Application

Marriage Certificate Fax Application

Marriage Verification Fax Application

Divorce Certificate Fax Application

Divorce Verification Fax Application

Order By Phone
To place your order by phone, please call 866.233.0740. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.

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