Brielle, NJ · Monmouth County
Death Certificate Authorization
This authorization lets an individual name someone to obtain certified copies of a death record on their behalf; the authorizing individual completes and signs the form for submission to Brielle.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to give a named individual written authorization to obtain certified copies of a death record on your behalf. Complete the requested details about the authorizing individual, the person authorized, and the death record, including the event date, location, and parents’ names as listed at birth. The form says it must be signed and dated in front of a Notary Public, and the authorized individual must provide valid identification.
Who needs it
An individual authorizing someone else to obtain certified copies of a death record should complete this form for submission with the record request.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a signature and date line with a notary stamp area; the authorizing individual must sign and date it in front of a Notary Public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Death Certificate Authorization form from Brielle’s website.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide the authorizing and authorized individuals’ names and the requested information about the death record.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and date the form during the notary session, as required by the form.
- 5
Submit the Form
Submit the completed authorization with the death record request and valid identification for the authorized individual.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brielle. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the death certificate authorization?
- Enter the requested names and death record details, then sign and date the form in front of a notary. The authorized individual must also provide valid identification.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form states that the authorization must be signed and dated in the presence of a Notary Public.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries. You can book a session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Who needs to provide identification?
- The form specifically says the authorized individual must provide valid identification. It does not describe what identification the authorizing individual must provide.