Cómo obtener una copia de un certificado de defunción en California

Losing a loved one is always extremely difficult. But when you know or believe that your loved one’s death resulted from another’s negligence, it only adds frustration to your grief.

However, through a wrongful death case, you and your family might be able to recover meaningful compensation that—although it won’t make up for your loss—could ease the financial burden of moving on after such a tragedy.

To do so, you will eventually need to obtain your loved one’s death certificate.

Contact us online or call (209) 600-4389 today for a FREE in-person or remote consultation. Our experienced California wrongful death attorneys are here for you.

¿Qué información contiene un certificado de defunción?

A death certificate is a legal document that is verified by the coroner, outlining certain information about the deceased person (decedent). Some death certificates contain more information than others, depending on what is known about the deceased.

But most death certificates contain the following information:

• Fecha y hora del fallecimiento,
• Lugar de la muerte,
• Causa de la muerte, y
• Información personal sobre el fallecido.

Un certificado de defunción es una prueba crucial en un caso de homicidio culposo. En virtud del artículo 103550 del Código de Salud y Seguridad de California, cualquier dato contenido en un certificado de defunción puede utilizarse ante un tribunal para demostrar la existencia de un hecho.

Dónde obtener una copia del certificado de defunción

To obtain a copy of a death certificate in California, you must contact the Vital Records division of the California Department of Public Health. You can complete a request electronically, through the mail, or in person.

However, if you elect to obtain a copy in person, you must visit the Office of Vital Records in the county where the person died. You can also request a copy through the funeral home or mortuary.

If you choose to order a copy of a death certificate through a funeral or mortuary, you should expect to pay for this service (in addition to the state-imposed fee).

¿Quién puede obtener una copia de un certificado de defunción en California?

California law provides that only certain people can obtain a copy of a death certificate.

Those individuals include the following people:

• El solicitante, que es la persona que figura en el certificado de defunción;
• El tutor legal del difunto;
• Un miembro de las fuerzas del orden que realiza una misión oficial;
• Un abogado que represente al solicitante o a su patrimonio;
• Una persona con poder notarial sobre el difunto; y
• Empleado de una funeraria que actúa en el ámbito de su trabajo.

Si la ley le permite solicitar una copia, debe incluir cierta información para agilizar su solicitud.

• La fecha en que realizó la solicitud,
• El nombre completo del difunto,
• El sexo del difunto,
• La fecha del fallecimiento,
• Su relación con el difunto,
• Por qué necesita una copia del certificado de defunción, y
• Su nombre completo, dirección, número de carné de conducir y firma.

You must pay a non-refundable fee to obtain a copy of a death certificate, even if the certificate is not found based on the information you provided. So, make sure that you provide as much information as possible and that everything is accurate.

While wait times may vary, some people report that it can take as long as 20 weeks for the Office of Vital Statistics to fulfill their request.

Más información Nosotros Cómo obtener una copia de un certificado de defunción

Getting a death certificate in California is certainly possible to do on your own. However, following the tragic death of a loved one, it is completely normal to be overwhelmed with the process.

At Silva Injury Law, our California wrongful death lawyers regularly obtain death certificates on behalf of our clients who intend to file wrongful death cases. If you suspect that someone’s negligence was responsible for your loved one’s death, you might want to look into the possibility of filing a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death cases can connect grieving families with meaningful compensation that can help them overcome the financial burdens associated with their losses.

Silva Injury Law takes a compassionate and comprehensive approach to every case we handle, ensuring that our client’s wishes come first.

To learn more and to schedule a free consultation with a compassionate personal injury lawyer, contact us online or call us today. If you hire us, we will not bill you for our services unless we win money on your behalf.

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