Kentucky Death Record Request - Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

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Instructions

Staff will conduct a search for ONE PERSON in ONE RECORD.

Submit only one form at a time and wait for a reply before submitting another request.

In-state Customer Fees

In-state customers must submit a $10.00 non-refundable search and copy fee with each genealogical reference request. A check or money order should be payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Do not send cash.

Out-of-state Customer Fees

Out-of-state customers must submit a $15.00 non-refundable research fee with each genealogical reference request. Staff will not undertake any research unless this fee is pre-paid. Check or money order should be payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Do not send cash.

Please note: Additional postage and copy charges (50¢ per microfilm copy, and 25¢ per photocopy) will be applied to requests that require the reproduction of extensive records consisting of more than six microfilm copies and/or 12 photocopies.

For more information, see the Genealogical Reference Correspondence Policy.

Mailing Address

Mail completed form to:
Archives Research Room
KDLA
P. O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537.

Please allow up to eight weeks for a response.

If you have any questions, contact the Archives Research Room at (502) 564-8300, ext. 346.

Hours: Monday - Friday
8-4:00 EST

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Form: Death Record Request

Your Contact Information

Name:
Address:	Mailing Address City, State Zip Code
Daytime Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date Submitted:

Before continuing, make sure the county/year you wish to request is available by checking this list.

Death Record Requested

Full Name of Person to be Searched:
Date of Death:	For death records between 1852-1910, searches are limited to one year.
County of Death:
City/Town, if known:
Race:
Age at Death, if known:
Certificate Number, if known:	(For Death Records 1911-1955 only)
Submit only one form & one payment at a time. I have enclosed the required fee to process this request. This fee is non-refundable.

This fee is non-refundable. If you have any questions concerning the availability of records, please call us at 502-564-8300, ext 350 or ext 345 before submitting your request.

Check or money order payable to: Kentucky State Treasurer

Mailing address: Archives Research Room, KDLA, P.O. Box 537, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602-0537.

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