Queen Creek Death Records

Queen Creek spans both Maricopa and Pinal counties. Death records come from whichever county handled the death. Most Queen Creek residents use Maricopa County offices since the majority of the city sits in that county. The Mesa office at 331 E. Coury Ave. serves the Maricopa County portion. For the Pinal County portion, use offices in Casa Grande or the city of Maricopa. Each certified copy costs $20 in either county. All Arizona counties connect to the same statewide death index.

Maricopa and Pinal County Offices

Queen Creek is unique because it spans both Maricopa County and Pinal County. Most of the city sits in Maricopa County. A smaller portion extends into Pinal County. For deaths in the Maricopa County portion, use Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration. For deaths in the Pinal County portion, use Pinal County Public Health.

The Mesa office at 331 E. Coury Ave. serves the Maricopa County portion of Queen Creek. This East Valley location is closest to Queen Creek. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday starts at 9:00 a.m. Call 602-506-6805 with questions. Maricopa County has four other offices in Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, and Goodyear. All provide the same services.

For the Pinal County portion, the Maricopa city office at 41680 W. Smith-Enke Road, Suite 110 is closest. Note that this is the city of Maricopa in Pinal County, not Maricopa County. The San Tan Valley office at 36235 N. Gantzel Road also serves Queen Creek well. Casa Grande has another office at 1729 N. Trekell Road, Suite 120. Call 866-960-0633 for the Pinal County central appointment desk.

Note: Queen Creek spans two counties, so use the county office for the portion where death occurred.

Requesting Death Certificates

Download form VS-159 from the Arizona Department of Health Services website. This form works for both counties. Fill in all required fields. Write the deceased person's full legal name. Add their date of death if known.

Sign the form. Check the box showing your relationship. Write how many copies you need. Each costs $20. Attach a photocopy of your government ID showing both sides. Some cases require proof of relationship.

Walk-in applicants bring forms to either county office depending on which part of Queen Creek the death occurred in. If unsure, either county can search the statewide database. Staff will find the record regardless of location. Mail requests for Maricopa County go to PO Box 2111, Phoenix, AZ 85001. Mail requests for Pinal County go to PO Box 2945, Florence, AZ 85132. Include a stamped return envelope with either.

Who Can Request Records

Arizona restricts death certificate access. You must be 18 or older and prove your connection. Arizona Administrative Code R9-19-314 defines eligibility. Immediate family qualifies. This includes spouses, parents, adult children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.

Executors, attorneys, power of attorney holders, and court-ordered requestors qualify. Funeral directors get certificates for 12 months after death. Insurance companies, banks, hospitals, and anyone with documented financial claims qualify. These rules apply in both Maricopa and Pinal counties.

Queen Creek Death Certificate Fees

Certified copies cost $20 each in both counties. Corrections run $30 per request. Non-certified genealogy copies cost $5. Both Maricopa and Pinal counties accept cash, money orders, and all major credit and debit cards at their offices.

Mail orders need money orders or credit card details. Never mail cash. VitalChek offers expedited online ordering for extra fees at 888-816-5907. This works for both counties.

Old Queen Creek Death Records

Deaths over 50 years old are public records under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-351. The state genealogy database at genealogy.az.gov offers free searches covering deaths from 1870 forward to 50 years ago.

The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records maintains historical records. Ancestry.com has Arizona death records from 1881 to 1971. Arizona residents get free Ancestry access through the state library system.

Other Death Information Sources

The Maricopa County Medical Examiner investigates deaths in the Maricopa County portion. Contact their office at 701 W. Jefferson St. in Phoenix. The Pinal County Medical Examiner handles deaths in the Pinal County portion.

Social Security Death Index lists deaths from the 1960s forward. Several free websites offer SSDI searches for verifying dates.

Death Records Near Queen Creek

Gilbert borders Queen Creek on the west in Maricopa County. Chandler lies northwest. Mesa extends farther northwest. All three use Maricopa County vital records.

Casa Grande sits southeast in Pinal County. Maricopa lies southwest in Pinal County. Phoenix extends west as the state capital in Maricopa County. Queen Creek's unique position spanning two counties gives residents multiple office options for vital records.