How long does it take after a person passes away for the death certificate to be available?
In Arizona, a funeral home or other similar agency has up to 7 days to submit complete and accurate information regarding a death in our county. Next and in most cases, a death certificate is available approximately 3-5 business days after these events.


However, certain circumstances may delay this time frame. Please contact the funeral home or other agency with whom you are communicating about this death event to learn if they have completed their filing.

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1. What do we need certified copies for?
2. Who may apply for copies of Arizona death certificates?
3. Where do I find your offices?
4. Need a certified copy of a death certificate from a different state?
5. How long does it take after a person passes away for the death certificate to be available?
6. I thought I was able to receive 2 “free” copies of the death certificate?
7. Will I receive the certified copies of an Arizona death certificate the same day I apply?
8. How can I correct information on an Arizona death or fetal death certificate?
9. Who may apply for copies of Arizona death certificates?