The City Clerk's Office keeps death certificates for those who have died in Royal Oak. Anyone may pick up a certified copy. You may come in person and pick them up the same day or send us a mail-in request.
Mail-In Requests
For mail-requests, please complete and submit our Mail-In Death Certificate Request Form (PDF). You will need to provide the following:
- Name of the deceased
- Date of birth
- Date of death
- Check made payable to the City of Royal Oak
- Online Requests
Online Requests
For online requests, please fill out this Online Death Certificate Request. You will need to provide the following:
- Name of the deceased
- Date of birth
- Date of death
Once we review the request, you will receive a follow up email with a link to submit payment. There is a small processing fee to use this service.
Fees
Fees for the death certificates are as follows: $15 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy.
PLEASE NOTE: The Treasurer’s Office accepts all payments for services. A service fee will be applied for credit/debit card payments as follows:
- 3 % of the payment amount, with a minimum service fee of $2.95 per payment transaction.