Where on the internet can I get free access to death certificates?

TomM

Member
I'm not actually trying to search it to find out where she died, because I already know this (she died in a nursing home in Staten Island, NY).I'm looking to find her death certificate, so I could find out where she my great-grandmother Susan (or ''Assunta'') Mazzola was born. I believe it says where you're born on your death certificate. I know she was born in the U.S. to Italian immigrants, but unsure of where in the U.S. I know her exact birthday, which was April 2nd, 1908. She died on July 20th, 2007. She married a man named Joesph Mazzola. I'm unsure of her maiden name. I know she lived nearly her entire life in Boro Park, Brooklyn, New York. If any of could find out where she was born, I'd be greatful. I've tried asking people in my family, but her son, my grandfather, died when I was a baby. Her husband, my great-grandfather, also died when I was young. If you can't, if there's a link you could help find this for me, I'd appreciate it. I figured the one way I may be able to get it is by requesting a copy from City Hall in New York City. That probably cost some money though. The only thing I've looking to find out at this time is where she was born, and if possible, who her parents were. I know there's probably a lot of sites out there for this, but I know some are less reputable than other's, so that's why I'm asking.
 

wendyc

New member
there isn't.. nor should there be, free places to get death certificates.
They are known to be used for id theft. There are sites that you can use to order through, but the document will come from the govt office.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml
this gives more explicit info on how to order.
In most states.. you also will need to verify a particular relationship to the person, in order to have access.
Some parts of genealogy are free.. not all of them.
 
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