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how long does it take to receive a death certificate in nj and can the process be expedited
i'm an MA student, and my grandfather is dying a long death, and he is going into the fetal position. happens all the time.
sondra hebel
By Mail/Fax4-6 weeks
in california, 15 hours from death.
lynval l ramjust
According to the death certificate it was 9:28 am (Pacific Time) on June 25, 2009
It depends on the local law. Each country/state have its own rules. A death certificate is usually available within a few days even if the cause is still being determined. Under the cause of death section of the death certificate, officials will usually put "Pending" or "Under Investigation". This allows a funeral to take place without an extended waiting period . When the cause of death is eventually determined, such as through toxicology and or microscopic study of the organs, an amendment to the death certificate is filed showing the cause of death.
Mail requests are processed in approximately fourteen weeks from the date of receipt
It should only take a few days.
As long as it is beyond the 2 year contestibility clause filing the claim should go without a hitch as long as you provide all the necessary info on the claims paperwork and provide the death certificate. If it is within the 2 year period you will have dificulty filing the claim and will need the medical examiner to determine the cause of death.
In most states, a doctor or doctor's practitioner assistant or certified nurse practitioner has 72 hours after receiving the certificate of death to sign it and get back to the funeral service practitioner so it can go to state registrar.