In Vermont, certified death certificates are issued by Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office. The state fee is $10 for the first certified copy and the same for each additional copy.
Here is who can order a certified copy, how to order it, and how long it takes, taken from the office’s own pages. Fees and times change, so check the office’s page before you pay.
How much a death certificate costs in Vermont
| Item | State fee |
|---|---|
| First certified copy | $10 |
| Each additional copy | $10 |
Certified copies cost '$10 per certificate (plus a $2 processing fee if ordered online).'.
Who can order a certified copy
Family members, legal guardians, certain court-appointed parties, or their legal representatives; For death certificates, a funeral home or crematorium.
A non-certified informational copy is also available. It cannot be used for legal or financial purposes such as closing accounts or claiming benefits.
How to order
- Online (state site)
- County/local office
'If you are in Vermont, the fastest and cheapest way to get a copy of a vital record is to order it directly from your Town or City Clerk'; clerks issue certified and noncertified copies of any death certificate from January 1, 1909.
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How long it takes
The office does not publish a processing time. Ask when you order, especially if an insurer or bank is waiting.
The funeral home’s role
Health Department: 'For death certificates, a funeral home or crematorium may apply for a certified copy.'.
Noncertified copies (1909 to present) can be requested by email from the Health Department. Online ordering is through a state portal (secure.vermont.gov).
How many copies to order
Most banks, insurers, pension plans and government agencies each want their own certified copy. Count the accounts and policies before you order, because ordering more later means another application and fee. How many death certificates you need has a worksheet.
Who decides the funeral in Vermont
State law sets who has the right to make funeral arrangements. See who has the right to make funeral decisions in Vermont.
Related guides
- What to do when someone dies: the first 24 hours
- Who to call when someone dies, and in what order
- How much a funeral costs, line by line
- Help paying for a funeral: Social Security, VA and FEMA
- Official funeral resources for every state
Sources
Checked 2026-09-24. General information, not legal advice.