That probably means it a photo copy instead of having the raised County Seal stamped on it. You really don't need an official one unless you are having to present it as proof, or you just want one. Judy C. -----Original Message----- From: Russell D. James [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 11:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ILWASHIN] death certificates I have had someone get a death certificate for me at the Washington County Courthouse. It was stamped "for genealogical purposes only" and she said it cost only $1, instead of the official certificate cost of $10. I was wondering if anyone could verify this for me? Russell Russell D. James Delta, Colorado [email protected]