Obtaining Death Certificates in Frenchville with Dignity and Respect
In times of loss, managing administrative tasks can be challenging. Frenchville provides a respectful process for obtaining certified copies of death certificates, ensuring you have the necessary documents to handle affairs with ease.
Updated Regulations for Vital Records
As of July 12, 2010, state law requires that individuals requesting certified copies of death records must provide identification and evidence of a direct and legitimate interest if they are not the spouse of the deceased.
Identification for Records Request
Acceptable forms of identification include:
- Driver’s License
- Passport
- Government-issued ID
- Or two secondary forms of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, or voter registration card.
Requesting a Certified Copy
To request a certified death certificate, please send a written or faxed request to the Town Clerk including:
- Date of death
- Full name of the deceased (first, middle, last)
- Your mailing address
- Number of certified copies requested
- Your relationship to the deceased
- Photo ID and supporting documentation for legitimate interest
- If authorizing a third party, an Authorization to Release a Vital Record Form is required
Mail Submission Requirements
Requests via mail must include:
- Vital Record Request Form
- Authorization to Release a Vital Record Form
- Photocopies of Appropriate IDs and documentation
Fees and Payment Information
- First Certified Copy: $15
- Additional Copies: $6 each (when ordered at the same time)
- Payment: Check or money order payable to “The Town of Frenchville”. Credit/Debit incurs 2.5% fee.
- Mail or Fax to: Town Clerk, PO BOX 97, Frenchville, ME 04745, Fax: (207) 543-7322
If you have any questions or require guidance during this process, please contact the Frenchville Town Office. We are here to support you through each step.
