Death Certificate

Overview

 

Certified copies of death certificates can be obtained for anyone who died in the City of Meriden, Connecticut or who was living in Meriden at the time of the event.  Death records from 2022 forward can be requested through any town hall in CT.

 

If you are looking for the records of someone who has died out of town but within the State of Connecticut, please contact the Town Clerk's office in the town where the death occurred or you may call the State DPH Customer Service Office at (860) 509-7700.

Death certificates are open records and can be requested by anyone. Per CT law (C.G.S. §7-51A), for deaths occurring on or after July 1, 1997, only the surviving spouse, next of kin, or funeral director, who is acting on behalf of an eligible family member, may obtain a copy of the death certificate with the decedent’s Social Security number listed on the death certificate. Proof of eligibility will be required upon request.  All other requesters will receive a certified copy without the decedent’s Social Security number. 

 

Requests for Death Certificates can be made In-person, by Mail or Online 

 

For In-person: No form is needed. Come to the City Clerk’s Office during regular office hours.

 

Mail: see instructions on Death Certificate Request Form 

 

For Online Request click on the following link: Online Vitals Request Portal

 

Corrections

All corrections please call 203-630-4030 or email cityclerk@meridenct.gov. The documentation required to make the change will be determined at that time.