Death Certificate Information Certified copies of a death certificate can be issued for individuals who have died in New Britain or were a resident of New Britain at the time of death. Obtaining certified copies of death certificates by mail: To request a certified copy of a death certificate by mail send a letter including the following information or print and complete the REQUEST FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE form . The Fee is $10.00 for each certified copy and no personal checks accepted by mail. Name and date of death of deceased Include a photocopy of your driver's license or other picture I.D. State your relationship to deceased (for deaths occurring on or after July 1, 1997, ACCESS & ISSUANCE of a fully disclosable certified copy is restricted & proof of eligibility is required Send a money order payable to: New Britain Town Clerk Certified copies can be obtained in person during normal office hours. (Documents with the icon require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the software.)