The participant is responsible for requesting and any expenses attached for requesting verification of birth or death certificates from a government bureau of vital statistics.

 

When the birth or death occurred in Arizona, provide the participant the Arizona Department of Health Services – Office of Vital Records web site (https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/index.php) to request a copy or a birth or death certificate.

 

When the birth or death occurred outside of Arizona provide the participant the Center for Disease Control - Where to Write for Vital Records web site (http://cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm) to request a birth or death certificate from another state.