Kansas Death Records Search

In Kansas State death file works started in July 1, 1911. The Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas Department of Health and the Environment having more then 10 million records and 100,000 records are adding annually, this office has issued an average 360,000 certified copies issued to the applicants annually.

These records may help the State in the genealogy information, necessary for individuals for obtaining passport, starting new jobs, qualifying for subsidized housing for medical claims and reimbursement by the State Government or private employees, collection insurance benefits and transferring property rights.

In the State of Kansas the vital records are not public record and the access is restricted to the immediate family members or relevant person like a legal representative, or who can prove a direct interest. If the applicant is not in the list of immediate family members of the decedent, proof of legal representation, direct interest or written authorization must also be included with the application for process of the case.

The state law has specified a fee of $13 fee for the certified death certificate copy for 5 years record searching. If the record found one certified copy is issued to the applicant and if record is not found the fee is not refundable as it is considered as a search fee.

Payment can also be made by credit cards (All major credit cards are acceptable),  to pay the fee a check or money order is to be prepare on the name of Kansas vital statistics, and when payment mode of credit cards are adopted there is $8 are additional charges as a processing fees.

Vital Statistics
Kansas Department of Health and the Environment
900 SW Jackson, Room 151
Topeka, KS 66612-2221
Tel: 785-296-1400 Fax: 785-296-8075