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Mar 12, 2024 · The lists below are specific death indexes and record collections that are available for free online for the state of Virginia. Note : Some links listed take you to a FamilySearch Collection of digital images.
A death certificate is necessary to certify the personal details of the deceased person. These editable death certificate templates are free to download.
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- Deaths Before 1853
- Deaths from 1853 Thru June 1912
- Deaths from June 1912 to The Present
Before 1853, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute recordsto locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. No deaths were recorded between 1896 and 1912. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in other records. For deaths that occurred during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
The state of Virginia began recording deaths in June 1912. Records are housed at the Virginia Department of Health State Office and in the county where the death occurred. For deaths that occurred during this time period, try the following database.
Aug 12, 2024 · Use the death date or age along with the place of death to find the family in census records. Use the residence and names of the parents (if the deceased is a child) to locate church and land records. The name of the informant may be a relative. This can be helpful in identifying your ancestor.
Virginia Death Certificates and Indexes at FamilySearch (these are free with registration)... Virginia Death Certificates, June 1912-1987 Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Death Records, 1853-1912
A service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Images of death certificates from the Virginia State Department of Health. Certificate images courtesy of Ancestry.com.
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Access public death records in Virginia through our comprehensive directory. Find essential resources for obtaining death certificates, historical records, and genealogy data. Use the links provided to connect with official county offices and databases for accurate and authoritative information.
