Naugatuck Death Certificates

Death records in Naugatuck are kept by the Town Clerk's office. The town maintains vital records for deaths that occur in Naugatuck or involve residents of Naugatuck, Connecticut. Anyone at least 18 years old can request a certified copy of a death certificate from the town clerk. Most requests for death records in Naugatuck are filled within a few days. The town has records from July 1897 forward. For older records, you need to contact the Connecticut State Library, which holds vital records from before that date. The state vital records office also has copies of all death certificates since 1897.

Where to Get Death Certificates in Naugatuck

The Naugatuck Town Clerk is the main source for death records in Naugatuck. The office issues certified copies for deaths that took place in town. You can visit in person or send a request by mail. Walk-in service is faster than mail. Most people get their death certificate the same day when they visit the clerk's office.

The town hall is on Church Street in downtown Naugatuck. Parking is available near the building. The clerk's office is on the main floor. Staff can help you fill out the request form if needed. You must show ID when you pick up a death certificate in person at the Naugatuck office.

How to Request Death Records

Anyone 18 or older can ask for a death certificate in Naugatuck. You do not have to be related to the deceased. Connecticut law allows any adult to buy a certified copy of a death record. For deaths after July 1, 1997, the social security number on the certificate is given only to the spouse or next of kin. Other requesters get a copy with that number redacted.

You need to give the following info when you ask for a death certificate from the Naugatuck Town Clerk:

• Full name of the deceased
• Date of death
• Your name and address
• Your relationship to the deceased
• Reason for the request

Use the official death certificate request form from the state. You can download it at portal.ct.gov/dph/vital-records/applications-and-forms. The form has instructions on what to include. If you visit the Naugatuck Town Clerk in person, they also have blank forms at the counter. Payment is due when you submit your request. The town accepts cash or money order. Some offices take credit cards, but you should call first to check what forms of payment the Naugatuck office accepts.

Mail requests take longer. Send the completed form, a copy of your ID, and a money order for $20 made out to the Town of Naugatuck. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want your certificate sent back by regular mail. Mail to the address listed above. Processing time for mail requests is usually one to two weeks, depending on how busy the office is. For faster service, use online ordering through VitalChek. There is an extra fee for this service, but it is available 24 hours a day.

State Vital Records Office

The Connecticut Department of Public Health also has death records for Naugatuck. The state keeps copies of all death certificates from across Connecticut from July 1897 to the present. You can order from the state if you prefer, but processing takes up to 12 weeks. Town requests are much faster.

The state vital records office is at 410 Capitol Avenue, MS#11VRS, Hartford, CT 06106. Call (860) 509-7700 for questions. The office has walk-in hours on Monday from 9 AM to 1 PM, Wednesday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, and Friday from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. The fee is the same as the town fee, which is $20 per certified copy. Payment must be by cash or money order. The state also accepts credit cards with a $2.50 processing fee.

If you need a death certificate quickly, request it from the Naugatuck Town Clerk instead of the state office. The state processes thousands of requests and takes several weeks to mail out certificates. The town is a better choice for most people who need a Naugatuck death record.

Note: The state vital records office can take up to 12 weeks to process a death certificate request.

Online Ordering with VitalChek

VitalChek is the only third-party vendor approved by Connecticut to order death certificates online. Go to vitalchek.com to start an order. The site is open all day and all night. You can use a credit card to pay. VitalChek charges a service fee on top of the state fee. Shipping fees also apply, depending on how fast you need the certificate.

VitalChek orders are filled by the state vital records office. The processing time is faster than a regular mail request to the state but slower than going to the Naugatuck Town Clerk in person. Most VitalChek orders are processed within a week or two. If you choose rush shipping, you may get your death certificate in just a few days. The extra cost can be worth it if you need the record right away and cannot visit the town clerk's office during business hours.

Connecticut Death Records Law

Connecticut General Statutes set the rules for who can get a death certificate and how much it costs. Under C.G.S. § 7-51a, any person 18 years or older may buy a certified copy of a death record. For deaths on or after July 1, 1997, only the spouse or next of kin may get a copy with the social security number. All other requesters get a copy with the number redacted.

Veterans and their families have special rights under C.G.S. § 7-74. The spouse, child, or parent of a deceased veteran can get one free certified copy of the death certificate. You must show proof of relationship and a valid photo ID. The free copy is only available if veteran status is shown on the death certificate.

Death records are public records in Connecticut. The law treats them differently from birth records, which have more privacy rules. Anyone can request a death certificate from Naugatuck without giving a reason, though the request form does ask for this information. The clerk's office uses the form to track who is requesting records, but the law does not limit access based on your reason for needing a death certificate.

Nearby Cities in Connecticut

Other cities near Naugatuck also have their own town clerk offices that handle death records. If the death occurred in a different town, you need to contact that town's clerk office. Each town keeps its own vital records. Naugatuck is in New Haven County, which has several qualifying cities with populations over 25,000.

Cities near Naugatuck include:

• Waterbury - 7 miles north
• Cheshire - 8 miles east
• New Haven - 14 miles southeast
• Danbury - 18 miles west
• Bristol - 17 miles north

Each of these towns has a clerk's office with walk-in hours for vital records requests. If you need records from multiple towns, you must contact each one separately. Connecticut does not have a single database for all town death records, though the state office does keep copies of records from every town.

New Haven County Death Records

Naugatuck is in New Haven County. The county itself does not maintain death records, but many other towns in the county do. For more information about death records in New Haven County and links to other town clerk offices, visit the county page.

View New Haven County Death Records