Death Certificate

In order to receive a copy of a death certificate, you must send the clerk's office the required documentation. Please send death certificate requests to The City's Clerk's Office.  Documents may also be faxed to (716) 363-0058, ***include your phone number in the email or fax.

• Check or money order for $10.00 for each death certificate copy being requested.
• Individual's Full Name.
• Your relationship to deceased.
• Date of Death.
• Your Phone number.
• Copy of photo identification (ID), state issued driver’s license preferred.
• Letter (application) must be notarized to confirm identity.
• Address where death certificate is to be sent.
• If you are requesting another individual to pick up your death certificate on your behalf, you must indicate the name of the individual, and how they are related to you.
• Mail request to:
  • City Clerk’s Office, 342 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048

• All required paperwork must be in English.