Order the informational copy of the death certificate, which does not require a notarized statement. The informational copy is identical to the certified copy, except it has "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" printed across it. The San Francisco Dept. of Public Health is not fast (usually 4-5 weeks), but it is faster than the state Dept. of Health Services in Sacramento (6-8 weeks). Mark Lomax Pasadena, CA Sue McNelly wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I am new to your list and fairly new to US genealogy! I've been > researching my British and South African lines for what seems forever, > now moving onto my husband's line (MCNELLY). I have a question about > obtaining a copy of a death certificate from the San Francisco Dptment > of Public Health. For an ancestor who died in 1931 in San Francisco, > is this the best way to go? The quickest? Is it necessary to send a > notarized application form when trying to obtain a certificate for > informational purposes only? > > I would appreciate any advice or ideas ..... > > Many thanks > Sue McNelly > Colorado, USA > > > ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== > sfgenealogy.com > Your best resource for FREE online genealogy in San Francisco > http://www.sfgenealogy.com > >