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Death Certificates

Why do I need a Certified Copy?

A certified copy of a death certificate is required when your loved one has any of the following: Living Trusts, Insurance policies , Investments (including Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and Certificates of Deposit), Banks, Deeds, Tax purposes, Pensions/Benefits.

 

Where do I obtain a Certified Copy?

There are two ways to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate. Certified copies are $24.00 each. Death Certificate prices are subject to change without notice. After you have been notified that the certificate has been filed, you may walk in to this location:

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Office of Vital Records

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4065 County Circle Drive, Room 102

Riverside, Ca 92503

(951) 358-5068

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Or print an order form (with instructions) from the website:

Death Certificate Request form

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Social Security

How does it help families?

Social Security survivors benefits help ease the financial burden that follows a worker's death. Almost all children under age 18 will get monthly benefits if a working parent dies. Other family members may be eligible for benefits too.

 

Who is Eligible for benefits?

Under special circumstances, children, widows, widowers, divorced wives or husbands, and/or parents may be eligible for monthly benefits. Please refer to the phone number provided below.

 

A special one-time payment

The one-time lump-sum death payment of $225 is payable to:

A surviving spouse if he or she was living with the deceased; or, if living apart, was receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased person's record; or

If there is no surviving spouse, a child who is eligible for benefits on the deceased person's record in the month of death.

To file for the benefit, call 1-800-772-1213 or (TTY-1800-325-0778) they answer specific questions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. They provide information by automated phone service 24 hours a day. You may also check their website at https://www.ssa.gov/survivors/  for frequently asked questions.

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Veteran's Benefits

Are you eligible?

If you wish to file a claim for any benefits that may be available for the veteran we have listed below the address and telephone number of the Veteran's Administration office.

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You may also check their website at www.va.gov for information.

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Regional Veteran's Affairs Burial Specialist

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8810 Rio San Diego Dr.

San Diego, CA 92108

1-800-827-1000

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You will need: The Veteran's separation papers or discharge (DD-214) VA form 21-530

Statement of charges for funeral service

Copy of Death Certificate

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