I understand that anyone can order a Death Certificate in Ontario.. I realize that Deaths are not released "online" before 71 years [1941?]...but I think one can order a certificate for any year? is this correct? I have actually downloaded the form, which implies that I can ask for a death cert, by surface mail and a 5 year search, these two requests being separate? I gather the entire process might cost me $15 + $15.? Has anyone experience with the 5-year search?...I believe one receives a "letter of confirmation" that a death cert does exist...does it give Date of Death? I believe I have narrowed the death of WILLIAM RICHARDSON down to sometime between 1959 and 1961. Unfortunately, there were many many "William Richardsons" in Toronto..26 listed in one Directory year!..I could include his home address at death [I believe he likely died from his residence of Castlefield ave]...but there is no space on the request form to do this and this is what might identify him. He had NO middle name, although I have his birth cert from UK and his parents' names and places of birth. Looking for your tips on this. thanks Liz of BC