Copies of Death Certificates are available through the Amherst Town Clerk's Office if the death occurred in the Town of Amherst and the request must be made by the surviving spouse, informant on the death certificate, funeral home, executor or others legally allowed to receive copies. Proof of identification is required. A valid drivers license is acceptable. The cost for a certified death certificate is $10.00.
Download a checklist for acquiring a death certificate from the Amherst Town Clerk's office, division of Vital Statistics.
Copies of death certificates for genealogical purposes are provided 50 years after the death unless the applicant is a lineal descendent. Order an official vital record through VitalChek.
The Town of Amherst office of Vital Records does not accept credit cards for online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached either through its website, www.vitalchek.com, or by phone at 1.800.255.2414. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®. The Town of Amherst is not responsible for the operation of this service, as VitalChek has assumed all liability.
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