Death certificates are restricted for 25 years other than to immediate family members.
Immediate family members are:
- Mother/Father
- Brother/Sister
- Son/Daughter
- Husband/Wife
- Grandchild, acting for the family or estate
- Son in law/daughter in law, acting on behalf of his/her spouse
Death Certificates:
- The informant can apply for a death certificate.
- Copy cost is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy if ordered at the same time.
- The person applying has to be 14 years old or older.
- If further information or forms are needed please call (205) 930-1106.
- The center for health certificates has death certificates starting in 1908.
- Written authorization required for anyone other than an immediate family member.
- Vital Event Certificate Request Form (English)
- Vital Event Certificate Request Form (Spanish)