What does a certified death certificate usually cost in Tennessee?

$15 first copy, $5 each additional. Last checked 2026-08-29. Confirm the current fee on the official office site before you pay.

Where do I order a death certificate if the death was in Tennessee?

Tennessee Office of Vital Records. Additional copies on the same order are $5. Order them together. Official office: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/vital-records.html.

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Tennessee Office of Vital Records

Usual fee: $15 first copy, $5 each additional
How to order: County or state

Official office

Who may request

Immediate family or a legal representative.

Timing

County health departments issue local deaths and are usually faster.

Notes from the desk

Additional copies on the same order are $5. Order them together.

Confirm fees on the official site

Last checked August 29, 2026

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