Death Certificates

MARYLAND DEATH CERTIFICATES ONLY – Death Certificate Application

*Death certificates are $20.00 for the first copy and $22.00 for each copy after the first one that is bought within 24 hours. The certificates for deaths that occurred on or after January 1, 2015 can be purchased at the Wicomico County Health Dept.  Any deaths that occurred on or before December 31, 2014 will have to be purchased from Vital Statistics in Baltimore, MD.

Persons who can apply:

• Surviving relative of the deceased

• Authorized representative of a surviving relative of the deceased

• Funeral director who was in charge of the final disposition of the body of the deceased
• An individual who has a proven legal need
• Court of law

To receive same day service the following Identification is required:

• Valid state identification card/Drivers License
• Current U.S. issued passport
• Military ID for Active Service Personnel
• Prison ID with picture (must have expiration date)

If you do not have one of the identifications listed above you can also receive a death certificate by mail with two different pieces of alternative documentation. At least one of these documents must contain your current mailing address.  Acceptable documents are:

• Social security card
• Current pay stub
• Current car registration
• Current bank statement
• Current lease / rent agreement
• Current property deed
• Utility bill with current address
• Copy of tax return / W2
• School photo ID with the current school year