Step 1: Submit application on KIOSK

Step 2: Select Death

Step 3: Complete application information 

Step 4: Once completed with application get in line to be called by a clerk

Step 5: ID & payment at counter

Step 6: Available to pick up on the same day in most cases

Step 1: Download and fill out Application Form

Application for Death Record(PDF, 319KB)  (English)

Application for Death Record(PDF, 690KB) (Spanish)

Step 2: Print and Notarize your Application

Step 3: Mail your original application & (NO CASH) only check or money order to:

Mailing Address: 
Fresno County Recorder
P.O. Box 766
Fresno, CA 93712

Fees: 
$24.00     Death Certificate

**Note: You will be charge for any search fee of the files and records performed by the custodian of the records for a specific record when no certified copy is made shall be paid in advance by the applicant (Section 103650). The fee shall be the same as the fee required (Section 103625).

Step 1: Go to https://fresnocountyca-web.tylerhost.net/

Step 2: Select Death

Step 3: Complete application information 

Step 4: Select Payment Method / Credit Card or Debit 

Step 5: You will receive a phone call or email once your documents are ready to pick up

Step 6: ID & Credit Card must be present at the time of pickup

Step 7: Drive-thru pick up is intended for Pre-Order

Step 1: Go to our third party vendor https://www.vitalchek.com

Step 2: Fill in information 

Step 3: Get forms Notarize

Step 4: Fill out  Authorization Form(PDF, 56KB)

Step 5: Fax / Upload

Step 6: Order will be process once received 

Step 7: Receive by UPS/ Mail

**Note: Additional service fee charges will apply. Processing time can vary and may take up to 2-3 days. Please contact VitalChek directly for any questions regarding their online process at (800) 669-8312.

• Name of the person

• Date of birth

• City of birth

• Father or other parent's name

• Mother's maiden name

• Your signature must be witnessed by a clerk in our office for an unrestricted copy. It does not need to be notarized.

The fee is $24.00 for each copy. You may pay by check or money order payable to Fresno County Recorder, or by credit card for an additional $2.50.

• Name of the person

• Date of birth

• City of birth

• Father or other parent's name

• Mother's maiden name

• Your signature must be notarized for an unrestricted copy.

• The name and address of the person or agency to whom the copies are to be returned

The fee is $24.00 for each copy. A check or money order for the full amount payable to Fresno County Recorder must accompany the order. Do not send cash.