Cedar City Death Records and Vital Statistics
Cedar City death records are available through the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, which serves Iron County and several other counties in southwestern Utah. Cedar City is the primary city in Iron County and home to Southern Utah University. Whether you need a certified death certificate for estate settlement, insurance claims, or genealogical research, this page explains where to submit your request, what documentation to provide, and how to access historical Cedar City death records through free online archives.
Cedar City Quick Facts
Cedar City Death Certificates Issuing Office
The Southwest Utah Public Health Department's Cedar City office handles death certificate requests for Cedar City and the broader Iron County area. The Cedar City office is located at 260 E. DL Sgt. Drive, Cedar City, UT 84720. Contact Brianne Tate at (435) 586-2437 ext. 5153 for information on current service hours, appointment requirements, and the status of specific requests.
| Office | Southwest Utah Public Health Dept - Cedar City |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 E. DL Sgt. Drive, Cedar City, UT 84720 |
| Contact | Brianne Tate: (435) 586-2437 ext. 5153 |
| Records From | 1969 to present |
| Area Served | Iron County and surrounding area |
For records between 1904 and 1968 that are not on file with the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, the Utah Office of Vital Records in Salt Lake City can assist. The statewide office is at 288 North 1460 West, PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012, phone (801) 538-6105. Online ordering is also available through the VitalChek Utah statewide page.
How to Request Cedar City Death Records
Certified Cedar City death certificates can be obtained by visiting the Southwest Utah Public Health Department's Cedar City office in person, by submitting a mail request, or by ordering online. In-person visits may require an advance appointment, so contact Brianne Tate at (435) 586-2437 ext. 5153 before arriving. Bring a completed application form, a valid government-issued photo ID, and documentation proving your relationship to the deceased.
Mail requests require the same documents in photocopy form along with payment by check or money order. Do not send cash by mail. Make checks payable to the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. Include your return address and allow adequate time for processing and return mailing. Incomplete requests are returned to the sender.
Online ordering is available through VitalChek, the authorized online vital records service for Utah. VitalChek accepts credit cards and arranges delivery. Service fees apply in addition to the base cost. The first certified copy of a Cedar City death certificate costs $30, and each additional copy ordered at the same time is $10.
Note: Cedar City death records less than 50 years old are restricted to qualified relatives and legal representatives under Utah Code 26-2-22. Records older than 50 years are publicly available.
Cedar City Historical Death Records
Cedar City was founded in 1851 as one of the early pioneer settlements in Iron County. Early death records from that period were kept informally by local authorities and church organizations. Utah's statewide death registration program began in 1905, bringing more uniform record-keeping to Cedar City and all other Utah communities. Death certificates for Cedar City from 1904 through 1966 are preserved in the Utah State Archives and accessible through the FamilySearch Utah Death Records collection.
Iron County death records, including Cedar City certificates, are indexed in the FamilySearch collection. Searching the index is free. Viewing actual certificate images requires a free FamilySearch account. Records more than 50 years old are publicly available per Utah Code 26-2-22.
Southern Utah University Special Collections in Cedar City holds local historical materials that may include references to Cedar City deaths from the pioneer and early statehood era. The Cedar City Cemetery has burial records extending back to the 1850s, and these cemetery records often provide death dates and other details that supplement or confirm official death certificates. The Ancestor Hunt guide lists additional free online sources for Iron County death records.
Cedar City Death Records Research Resources
Several local resources are available to researchers working with Cedar City death records. Southern Utah University Special Collections maintains historical archives related to Iron County and the Cedar City area. These may include local histories, newspapers, and some vital records documentation from the pioneer and early statehood period. The Cedar City Cemetery holds sexton records that can confirm death dates and provide burial information for many early residents.
The Utah Population Database at the University of Utah links vital records data from across the state, including Iron County records, for genealogical and research purposes. This resource can help researchers confirm family relationships and identify individuals across multiple vital records. For federal guidance on using Utah death records, the CDC Where to Write guide provides a useful overview.
The list of authorized Utah health departments at ufda.org/health-departments includes contact information for the Southwest Utah Public Health Department offices serving Cedar City. This resource is useful for confirming current contact details and service locations for the Iron County area.
Cedar City Death Certificate Details
A certified Cedar City death certificate from the Southwest Utah Public Health Department includes the deceased person's full legal name, date and place of death, age and date of birth, cause and manner of death, name of the certifying physician, place of final disposition, and the informant's information. Older certificates may have fewer data fields than modern records. More recent certificates also carry Social Security number and occupation.
Certified copies are required for legal and official purposes. They are needed for probate, insurance claims, bank account closures, property transfers, and survivor benefit applications. Only certified copies bearing a raised seal or printed on state security paper are accepted for these purposes. Plain copies and database printouts are not sufficient for legal use.
Iron County Death Records
Cedar City is in Iron County. The Southwest Utah Public Health Department handles all official death records for Cedar City and Iron County. For county-level ordering information and resources covering all Iron County communities, visit the county page.
Nearby Southwestern Utah Cities
These nearby cities in southwestern Utah have their own death records pages with local contact and request information.