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Death-certificate fee in Idaho: $16 per certified copy

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics sets the fee and process below. Confirm current details on the office page before you order.

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Fee per certified copy

$16

The Idaho vital-records office charges $16 for the first certified copy.

Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics· healthandwelfare.idaho.gov· verified June 16, 2026

Standard processing time

Varies

The office does not publish a standard timeline. It usually depends on how you order — in person is typically fastest, mail is slowest. Confirm current timing with the office.

Ask the office whether an expedited option is available.

Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics· healthandwelfare.idaho.gov· verified June 16, 2026

Copies typically needed

Each institution that handles the estate usually wants its own certified copy. The most common are:

  • Bank & financial accounts
  • Life-insurance death-benefit claim
  • Probate court estate filing
  • Pension, retirement & brokerage accounts
Estimate how many copies you’ll need

How to order

OnlineBy mailIn personBy phone

$16 per certified copy; additional copies $16 each. Confirmed $16 per-copy fee on official state fees page (direct fetch).

Visit Idaho Vital Records

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