• Spouse, parent or child of the deceased.
• A lawful representative of the spouse, parent or child of the deceased.
• Funeral Home.
• A person requiring the record for a documented legal right or claim.  This is established on the basis of documentation that the requestor has a legal need for the copy of the death certificate.
• A municipal, state or federal agency when needed for official purposes.

They can be obtained in person with identification (Driver's License), or by mail.

If requesting a death certificate by mail, the person must include: 

• Money Order or personal checks (do not accept out of State checks)                                      
• $10 per copy payable to Town of Cortlandt 
• Notarized Letter stating reason for request and relationship to person.

Please Note: Death Certificate's are not public record.