VitalChek - Official Kentucky Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of Kentucky

 

Obtain certified Kentucky Death certificate copies quickly, securely, and conveniently online.

A certified Kentucky Death certificate (with the government seal) can be obtained quickly and easily with VitalChek’s official government authorized service and secure ordering system. Ordering an official Death certificate through VitalChek is convenient and fast, with remote online ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

A Kentucky Death certificate is one of several key vital records which provide proof of major life events like a death, a birth, a divorce or a marriage. These certificates are only issued by an official government agency, such as the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Kentucky Vital Records). For over 20 years, VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized direct connection between citizens and these agencies across the nation. Our secure Web site continues that tradition, with safe and authorized online document ordering and transaction handling.

With online order status and traceable shipping methods, you can follow the Kentucky Death certificate order from the time you place it, until it’s delivered. By ordering online from VitalChek, you can be sure you are using a government-approved service and pricing, with no hidden or unexplained costs, as well as our excellent security and safeguard standards. VitalChek is America’s #1 resource for government-issued vital records, offering the convenience of credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

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VitalChek is your direct online connection to obtain a certified Kentucky Death certificate copy from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Kentucky Vital Records) if you are a member of the immediate family, or a legal representative of the decedent’s family. Certified death certificate copies issued through our service typically have raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your added protection, it is recommended to select an express courier service, such as UPS or FedEx, as the method of return shipping for the document when placing your official death certificate order. Choosing an express shipping courier service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by Kentucky Vital Records to the time it reaches your door.

 
 Who can order? 

Copies of death certificates may only be issued to immediate family members or to persons with a legal right to the certificate.

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.

 
 Uses for Official Kentucky -death certificate 

A official Kentucky -death certificate copy is generally required documentation for collecting death benefits or claiming insurance proceeds. Other valid purposes for a -death certificate include:

Social Security Notification
Probating a Will
Completing a Final Tax Return
Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate
 
 Other certified vital records from Kentucky 

In addition to official, certified death certificate copies, Kentucky Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates, Marriage Records and Divorce Records for events that occurred within the State of Kentucky.

Certified Kentucky birth certificates are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.
Certified Kentucky marriage records can typically be used for proof of marriage or other legal purposes.
Certified Kentucky divorce records can typically be used for proof of divorce or other legal purposes.

You may order certified copies of Kentucky Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.