May DES request death certificates via email rather than fax or regular mail?
We are thinking of making electronic death certificate requests, along with electronic requests for medical records and other information required for mortality review.
Email requests are not acceptable pursuant to A.R.S. 36-324 and R9-19-402. Requests for vital records must be in writing and contain the applicant’s signature.
The Bureau of Vital Records has a government liaison to assist government agencies in making requests for birth and death certificates. You may contact our office at 602-364-1300 and request to speak to the government liaison for further information on making such requests.