Death Records

Overview

Death records in the Village of Scarsdale are available only for deaths that have occurred in the Village of Scarsdale.

Requirements

Who is eligible to get a copy of a death certificate?

• The spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased
• Other people who have a:
  • documented lawful right or claim
  • documented medical need
  • New York State Court Order

If you are not the spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased you must document a lawful right or claim. For example, you may need a death certificate to claim a benefit. You would need an official letter from the agency saying you need the death record to process the claim.

What identification needs to be submitted by the applicant?

Application must be submitted with copies of either A or B:

1. One of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
   • Driver's license
   • State-issued, nondriver photo-ID card
   • Passport
   • U.S. Military-issued, photo-ID

OR

2. Two of the following showing the applicant's name and address:
   • Utility or telephone bill
   • Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months

Please submit a copy of your U.S. passport in addition to the above ID if you are applying from a foreign country that requires a passport for travel.

Common Denial Reasons:

• Applications without proper ID
• Failure to submit a copy of their U.S. passport in addition to the required identifications when applying from a foreign country that requires a passport for travel

Fees

Each certified copy is $10.00.

Mail forms to:

Village of Scarsdale
Office of the Village Clerk
1001 Post Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583

Walk-in Services are available Monday through Friday from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. 

Payment Options:

• Mail – Personal Check, Postal Money Order, or Certified Check made payable to the Village of Scarsdale. Do not send cash.
• Walk-Ins - Cash, check or money order. No credit or debit cards.