Obtain Copy of Death Record

The applicant must provide the decedent’s name and date of death and complete and signed form DOH-294A.   If the request is made by someone other than the spouse, parent or child of the decedent, the application or letter must be accompanied by supporting documents establishing a legal right or claim to obtain a certified copy or transcript, or judicial or other proper purpose to obtain a certification.

There is a $10 (cash or check) charge for death certificates. *A spouse of a decedent must provide a copy of their marriage license/certificate.*A child of a descendant must provide a copy of their birth certificate.

For further information about obtaining a birth or death certificate, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 607-674-4481.

Certified of Birth, Death and Marriage Records Fee

$10.00 fee will be charge for each certified copy of a birth, death or marriage record.  Cash or check accepted.  Checks should be made payable to the Town of Sherburne.

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