Death Certificate

If the decedent died in the City of White Plains, the record is on file in our office. Death Records are available to the spouse by providing a drivers license or non-drivers ID and a certified copy of the marriage license. A parent can obtain a copy of a death record with a drivers license or non-drivers ID, and a certified birth certificate of the decedent naming the parent; an adult child of a decedent needs to show a driver’s license or non-drivers ID and a certified copy of the birth certificate naming the parent. Death records can be obtained by veteran administration hospitals, federal agencies for official purposes, New York State agencies for official purposes, and someone who can demonstrate a legal claim or an official medical need, however, additional supporting documentation will be required If other than spouse/parent/adult child/informant, please contact our office at 914-422-1227 for additional requirements.

How to Apply:
In person:
Bring the appropriate identification for the type of certificate you are requesting, along with $10 fee (either cash or money order), and a completed application (which you can download from this page) or which will be provided when you come in to the office.

By mail:
Enclose a photocopy of the appropriate identification for the type of certificate you are requesting,  the required fee of $10.00 per certificate in the form of a money order/certified check made payable to "The City of White Plains". (We do not accept personal checks), and a completed application (which you can download from this page) and mail to: Office of City Clerk, 255 Main Street, White Plains, New York 10601. Requests are usually answered the same day in which they are received.

Identification:
One of the following is required; A Current Driver's License, Non-Drivers Identification, Passport, Military ID, Two (2) different utility bills of applicant, or a police report of lost/stolen ID.  If another situation applies, please contact our office at 914-422-1227 for additional requirements.

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