Please help me.
My aunt (deceased) was married to a Puerto Rican-American citizen (deceased).
How can I obtain the death certificate of my late uncle-in-law, who died in the United States?
We live in the Philippines.
Here's how to get a US death certificate from the Philippines: 1. Check where they passed away You need to request it from the state or US territory where the person actually died, not where they were born or previously lived. If they died in Puerto Rico: Request it from the Puerto Rico Demographic Registry. If they died in a US state (California, Florida, Texas, etc.): Request it from that state's Department of Health / Vital Statistics office. 2. Check eligibility (who can apply) US vital records are protected by privacy laws. Who can apply: Surviving children, parents, or a legal estate representative. Important: Distant relatives like nephews or nieces usually cannot apply directly without court documents or proof of legal rights. If the aunt had children, it's best for them to apply or sign an authorization form. 3. Order online (fastest method) The official and safest way to order from abroad is through VitalChek.com (the standard portal for US government vital records). You'll need: Full name, date of death, place of death, and Social Security number (if available). Requirements: A photo ID (such as a Philippine passport) and documents proving the relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.). Payment and delivery: You can pay by credit or debit card, and there are international shipping options. 4. Alternative: Mail-in application You can download the application form from the state's Department of Health website, fill it out, attach copies of your ID and proof of relationship, and mail it along with an International Money Order. 💡 Tip: If you plan to use this death certificate for official or legal purposes in the Philippines (such as property or legal claims), ask for an Apostille to be attached to the certificate. That way, Philippine government agencies will accept it!
If you tell me the full name and the date/place of death (even approximately), I can see whether I can find it online. I do a lot of genealogy research. If I find the record, I can check whether a copy can be issued.
You can request a US death certificate while living in the Philippines. However, the process depends on where the husband died, not on where he was born or his nationality. 1. If he died in one of the 50 US states: Contact the Vital Records Office of the state where he died. The CDC provides a list of these government agencies and how to order death certificates: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm 2. If he died in Puerto Rico: Contact the Puerto Rico Department of Health Demographic Registry (Registro Demográfico). Puerto Rico is a US territory and manages its own death records. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/puerto_rico.htm Puerto Rico also provides online ordering information: https://www.salud.pr.gov/CMS/403 Important: Death certificates are not issued to just anyone who asks. Eligibility depends on the jurisdiction. Since both your aunt and uncle have passed away, you may need documents proving the relationship or your legal authority.
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