Reports, Death Certificates and Fees
Certified Death Certificate
A certified death certificate may be ordered through the funeral home selected by the family of the deceased or by contacting the appropriate office below
- For death occurring in Sacramento County within the past 60 days, a death certificate may be ordered online from the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Vital Statistics Unit or call (916) 875-5345
- After 60 days, a death certificate for death occurring in Sacramento County may be ordered online from the Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder’s Office or call (916) 874-6334.
- After 90 days, certificates for deaths occurring anywhere in California may be obtained by mail from the California Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records or call (916) 445-2684.
Coroner's report (investigator's final report)
- First copy to next-of-kin
- No charge
- Case within last three years
- $20
- Case older than three years
- $50
To order a Coroner’s Report, contact the Coroner's Office Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (916) 874-9320. Copies are available after the report has been completed.
Autopsy Report (Detailed autopsy examination report)
- Case within last three years
- $35
- Case older than three years
- $65
Autopsy & Pathology Support Services
- Out-of-county request (non-homicide)
- $1,406.00 (includes report)
- Family or out-of-county request (homicide)
- $1,916.00 (includes report)
Body Storage
- 10 days after autopsy is completed
- $35/day
Body Release
- Regular business hours*
- No charge
- After hours** (with approval)
- $35
*Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except holidays
**Monday – Friday 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. or weekends & County holidays 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Body Transport
- (within Sacramento County only)
- $400.00
Vehicle Storage
- Vehicle Storage
- $10.00 per day
Indigent Cremation
Families may find themselves financially unable to cover costs related to the final disposition of their loved one. Sacramento County offers cremation for individuals with little or no income or resources. To qualify, both the decedent and the person legally responsible for the disposition of the remains must be indigent.
- Sacramento County Residents
- Contact the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance at (916) 874-9238.
- Non County Residents
- Contact the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office directly at (916) 874-9320.
All fees must be paid in advance – in person or by mail. Send to
Sacramento County Coroner’s Office 4800 Broadway, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95820
Fees determined in accordance with the Government Code § 27472, County Code 6.48.050, and Board Resolution No. 99-0298.
For additional information, please contact us by phone at (916) 874-9320 or Email at coronerweb.saccounty.net