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Obtaining a Death Certificate

Stanford Anatomical Gift Program will file the death certificate for your loved one. After confirming the vital statistics, the death certificate will be submitted to the health department that is local to the donor's place of death.

Please allow 5-6 weeks for the death certificate to be ready. Stanford Anatomical Gift Program only collects the information for the death certificate. We do not notify you when the certified copy of the death certificate is ready nor acquire the certified copy for you. The cost of the death certificate will vary depending on the county.

Please contact the local County Clerk-Recorder's Office in the county of your loved one's place of death for more information.

The contact information for your local County's Clerk-Recorder's Office can be found below:

Alameda County Clerk Recorder's Office

1106 Madison St.

Oakland, CA 94607

Phone: 510-272-6362

http://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/

City of Berkeley Office of Vital Record

1947 Center St., 2nd Floor.

Berkeley, CA 94704

Phone: 510-981-5320

https://berkeleyca.gov/city-services/birth-death-certificates

Contra Costa County Clerk – Recorder

555 Escobar St.

Martinez, CA 94553

Phone: 925-335-7900

https://www.contracostavote.gov/countyclerk/death-certificate-ordering-page/death-certificates-request/death-in-person-request/

Fresno Co. Recorder's Office, Hall of Records

2281 Tulare St.

Fresno, CA 93721

Phone: 559-600-3476

https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Recorder/Copy-of-Death-Certificate

Marin County Clerk Recorder's Office

Marin Civic Center

3501 Civic Center Drive

Room 235

San Rafael, CA 94903

Phone: 415-473-6094

https://www.marincounty.org/depts/ar/divisions/recorder

Merced County Recorder's Office

2222 M. St.

Merced, CA 95340

Phone: 209-385-7627

https://www.countyofmerced.com/241/Birth-Death-Military-Marriage-Certificat

Monterey County Recorder's Office, Monterey County Government Center Administration Building

168 West Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: 831-755-5041

https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/assessor/recorder/death-certificates

Napa County Clerk Recorder's Office

1127 1st Street, Suite A

Napa, CA 94559

Phone: 707-253-4246

https://www.countyofnapa.org/1297/Recorder-County-Clerk

Sacramento County Clerk Recorder

8239 E. Stockton Boulevard, Suite A,

Sacramento, CA 95828

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone: (916) 874-6334

or

Sacramento County Clerk Recorder Main Office

3636 American River Drive, Suite 110,

Sacramento, CA 95864

Office Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

(916) 874-6334

https://ccr.saccounty.gov/Pages/DeathCertificates

 

San Francisco County Department of Public Health Office of Vital Records

101 Grove St.

Room 105

San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 415-554-2700

https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/records/vitalrec/default.asp

San Joaquin County Recorder’s Office

44 N. San Joaquin St.

2nd Floor, Ste. 260

Stockton, CA 95202

Phone: 209-468-3939

https://www.sjgov.org/department/assessor/recorder-county-clerk-information/vital-records

San Mateo County Clerk Recorder Office, Vital Records

1600 W Hillsdale Blvd #203

San Mateo, CA 94402

Phone: 650-573-2395

https://smcacre.org/county-clerk-recorder/death-certificates

Santa Cruz County Recorder's Office

701 Ocean St., Rm. 230

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone: 831-454-2800

https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/rcd/recorders/birth&death/deathcertificates.htm

Santa Clara Co. Clerk- Recorder's Office

70 W. Hedding, 1st Floor, East Wing

San Jose, CA 95110

Phone: 408-299-5688

https://clerkrecorder.sccgov.org/services-we-provide/vital-services-birth-death-marriage/purchase-death-certificate

Solano County Vital Records, Solano Co. Assessor/Recorder's Office

675 Texas St., Suite 2700

Fairfield, CA 94533

Phone: 707-784-6294

https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ar/recorder/vital_records_section/birth_death_n_marriage_records.asp

Grief Support

We are deeply committed to expressing our sincere gratitude for the invaluable contributions made by each donor, which significantly advance education and research at Stanford University. We understand that the months and years following the loss of a loved one can be challenging, and we strive to offer the best possible support to the families of our donors.

Living with Grief & Loss by Helen Hsu

As a gesture of our commitment to caring for our donor families, we are offering three complimentary grief counseling sessions in collaboration with Curalinc Healthcare. These sessions are intended to provide you with a supportive space to process your emotions and navigate through this difficult period.

SupportLinc is available with emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best. Administered by CuraLinc Healthcare, the program offers guidance to help you address and resolve everyday issues at no cost to you or your family. Features include:

A licensed clinician answers 24/7/365 when you call for assistance with work-related pressures, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, substance abuse or other emotional health concerns. You and your immediate household members may also receive up to five (5) counseling sessions, in-person or via video.

Receive a free, 30-minute legal consultation per issue with a local attorney, by phone or in-person.

Knowledgeable specialists provide referrals that help address a wide range of challenges such as child or elder care, adoption, pet care, home repair, education and housing needs.

Consultation and planning with an experienced financial professional is available, providing pressure-free, personalized guidance until your issue is resolved. 

Your one-stop shop for program support, resources, information and more. Discover on-demand training to boost wellbeing. Find discounted gym memberships, financial calculators, self-assessments and career resources. Visit the Savings Center for a variety of discounts. Or complete a search to explore articles and tip sheets.

Get confidential support and guidance on the go from a licensed counselor via live chat, as well as expert content and resources – all from the convenience of your phone or tablet.

Exchange text messages, voicenotes and resources Monday – Friday with a licensed counselor through the Textcoach® mobile and desktop app.

Strengthen your mental health and overall wellbeing at your own pace using Animo's self-guided content, practical resources and daily inspiration to foster meaningful and lasting behavior change. 

This digital group support platform offers moderated sessions hosted by licensed counselors on topics such as grief, mindfulness, preventing burnout and more.

Take the guesswork out of your emotional fitness! Click the Mental Health Navigator icon on the web portal or mobile app, complete a short survey and receive personalized guidance for accessing program support and resources.