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Public raises concerns about $30 death-certificate fee; staff notes state control
Summary
A resident questioned the $30-per-copy certified death certificate fee and called it punitive; staff said the fee is largely set by the state and that certified copies are required for many administrative processes.
During public comment a resident questioned a $30 charge for each certified death certificate copy, calling the fee burdensome for grieving families. Staff replied that the $30 is per certified copy and that the county administers the state program and does not control the full amount.
"Does it need to be $30?" the commenter asked. Gina James acknowledged the concern and said the county administers a state-run program for certified copies and has limited control over that fee; she warned that the state is considering increasing the fee in a future legislative session. Staff and other board members explained that certified death certificates are printed on special paper, bear a seal, and that a portion of the fee is retained by the state to support functions such as coroner autopsy reimbursement.
The meeting also confirmed that food worker cards are handled in a separate section and cost $10 for a card, a point that drew approval from a public commenter who said the low fee helps young or low-income workers access the credential.
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