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Death Certificate

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Record InformationFull Name of Decedent*

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Date of Death*

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Location of Death (City or Town)*

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Send To:Name*

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Street Address*

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State*

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Contact Phone Number*

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If the SSN is not needed please check the box below. Please be advised no refund will be issued once the order is submitted.

Effective July 1, 2026 (MGL c. 46 § 1): A full Social Security Number may only be printed when there is a legitimate need. Use the dropdown to indicate whether you are a person with a legitimate need. If a SSN is not needed, this is not required.

Please Use the Dropdown Box to View Valid Identification as Proof of Legitimate Person (for Document 2 Evidence)

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Effective July 1, 2026 (MGL c. 46 § 1): A full Social Security Number on a death record may only be released to individuals who demonstrate a legitimate need. Please review the table below for the required documentation and upload the appropriate materials to our system. Section 1 of Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2025, An Act Relative to Vital Statistics.

If you are uncertain if a record is on file in Peabody or if the record you are requesting requires identification, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 978-538-5756 prior to ordering record online.

Persons with Legitimate Need	Evidence Needed
Spouse/Domestic Partner	Copy of your marriage certificate or registered domestic partnership listing the decedent
Parent	A copy of your child's birth certificate listing you as the parent of the decedent
Legal Guardian	An original certified copy of your court appointment
Child	A copy of your birth certificate listing the decedent as your parent
Grandchild	A copy of your birth certificate and your parent's birth certificate that lists the decedent as their parent
Grandparent	A copy of your child's birth certificate that lists them as the parent and the deceased grandchild's birth certificate listing their child as the parent of the decedent
Sibling	A copy of your birth certificate that lists at least one common parent with the decedent and parents listed on the death record
Informant	Must be listed on the death record as the informant
Funeral Director	Licensed in accordance with M.G.L c.112 & 83 who is listed on the death record
Legal Conservator	An original certified copy of your court appointment representing the decedent's estate
Legal Representative	An original or notarized copy of your employment representing the decedent's estate by the client and your bar card
Government Official	Agency photo ID; to fulfill an official government function
Person Identified through a Court Order	An original certified copy of your court document stating access to the record with full SSN
Any other person with a direct tangible interest in the estate of the decedent	At the discretion of the Registrar of Vital Records and Statistics or the local clerk where the death occurred

Evidence needed to verify self

Valid Identification List A- One Document Required (Cannot be Expired)	Valid Identification List B- Two documents Required (If document from List A cannot be obtained)
Driver's License	2 Consecutive Utility Bills
Government Issued Photo Identification Card	Social Security Card
Passport	Pay Stub
Military Identification Card	W-2 Form
	Insurance Card
	School Identification Card
	Bank Statement
	Expired Government Issued Photo ID up to 2 years
	Inmate ID (Inmate Paperwork)
	State-Issued Benefits Card (SNAP/welfare)

Note: Death records may be requested and accessed by any individual, but the SSN must be redacted unless there is a verified legitimate need.

City of Peabody - Clerk

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Death Certificate

Evidence needed to verify self