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§ 15.104 - Does the agency need a death certificate to prepare a probate file?

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Yes. You must provide us with a certified copy of the death certificate if a death certificate exists. If necessary, we will make a copy from your certified copy for our use and return your copy.

If a death certificate does not exist, you must provide an affidavit containing as much information as you have concerning the deceased, such as:

The State, city, reservation, location, date, and cause of death;

The last known address of the deceased;

Names and addresses of others who may have information about the deceased; and

Any other information available concerning the deceased, such as newspaper articles, an obituary, death notices, or a church or court record.

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