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How do I get a copy of the death certificate or death record of my son's father (who is now my deceased ex-husband)? I want a copy not only for the genealogy information it contains, but for the possible cause of death which may warn my son of possible health problems. I have no health information about the family and have had no contact with them for more than 25 years. The PA Vital Records website says that I need to be a member of the immediate or extended family to obtain a copy. Suggestions appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Kate Steere on
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Can your son order the record?
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Permalink Reply by Jayne McCormick on
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Hi Kris,
Your son is immediate family. He should be able to obtain his father's death certificate.
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Permalink Reply by Anita Wills on
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If your son is eighteen or older, he can get a copy of the certificate. Otherwise, you will need to contact the family and request a copy. Another way to do it is to have the son make the request, or tell them you are making it on his behalf.
Hope that helps.
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Permalink Reply by Kris Manske on
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Thank you to all who shared your suggestions. However, I may still have a problem in that I had my son's named legally changed when he was 5 yrs old. His biological father's obit lists him with his birth name. So neither I nor my son have the father's surname. Would the Vital Records Office honor my request on my son's behalf? My son wants no contact with the family.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Carr on
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Does your son's birth certificate have his dad's name on it. If so you can send a copy with the request this would prove relationship.
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Thanks, Julie. I think that will work. I appreciate you taking time to reply.
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