Public raises concerns about $30 death-certificate fee; staff notes state control

Aug 25, 2026

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.

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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.

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