I sent for a death certificate on 15 Feb. 2002, giving the name, DOD, Cert. #, and a check for $11.00. The check was cashed on the March 11, 2002. So far I have not received the certificate. Is this timeframe normal? Joy

I have heard it does take long. Some of the factors would be when the death occurred. If it is an early death (1900-1929) it can take awhile. If the normal staff have troubles finding a reference number, then they pass it on to the main guy. I would think that since they cashed your check on 3/11, that they either found it or they will be writting you a letter that they could not find it. The reference number does them no good. It is a state reference number and Los Angeles County has their own reference numbers. You might try following it up with a letter including a copy of your check and original request. Only suggestions I have Deborah Story Rootsweb Los Angeles Mailing List Volunteer ----- Original Message ----- From: <Joyfir@aol.com> To: <CALOSANG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 5:24 PM Subject: [CALosAngeles] LA death certificate > I sent for a death certificate on 15 Feb. 2002, giving the name, DOD, Cert. > #, and a check for $11.00. The check was cashed on the March 11, 2002. So > far I have not received the certificate. Is this timeframe normal? > > Joy > > >