Who can I send a certified death certificate to?

[Thomas7399]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Tennessee

Hello!

My father-in-law recently passed away. He was separated from his wife, but the divorce was not final. My wife and I have copies of the death certificate. Is there any law preventing us from sending his separated wife a copy of the certified death certificate? It would be for insurance purposes.

Please advise.

Thanks!

 

[cbg]

If you are talking about cancelling insurance that she may have on him through her employer, there not only is no law against sending her a copy, there is a great likelihood that you would be required to send a copy.

 

[adjusterjack]

Most places that want a death certificate want the certified copy not a photo copy.

You can send her a photo copy but don't be surprised if the comes back needing a certified copy.

 

[Dandy Don]

Give her the name and the address of the vital statistics/health department so she can order her own certified copy of the death certificate.

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Tennessee

Hello!

My father-in-law recently passed away. He was separated from his wife, but the divorce was not final. My wife and I have copies of the death certificate. Is there any law preventing us from sending his separated wife a copy of the certified death certificate? It would be for insurance purposes.

Please advise.

Thanks!

There is no law preventing you from sending a copy of, or even an original certified death certificate.

 

[cbg]

In fact, you can send a certified copy of the death certificate to anyone you like. I can't imagine there is any law that limits to whom you can give them, and there are going to be numerous parties who need them.

And no, I am not talking about a photocopy. The word, Copy, does not necessarily signify a Xerox machine.