
Oklahoma · 77 counties
Two things matter first: getting certified death certificates, and, if money is short, reaching the burial assistance program in the county where the death happened. Pick your county below for exact contacts.
The paperwork
Certified copies come from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Vital Records Service (official site).
The $15 record search fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, and it includes one certified copy if the record is found. Additional copies are $15 each with no discount. Online or phone orders through VitalChek are much faster, with Will Call pickup available within two business days, while mail can take 6 weeks. Mail goes to Vital Records Service, PO Box 248964, Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964. Phone 405-426-8880 or email AskVR@health.ok.gov. You need the signed request form plus a photocopy of current valid photo ID.
Planning ahead
If someone you love is aging or ill, the cheapest protection your family can get is a power of attorney, and it must happen while they can still sign. We cover Oklahoma's exact rules and official forms.
Oklahoma power of attorney rulesPick your county