Family/Next-of-Kin Requests

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OCME Records Request Webform (Family/Next-of-Kin Requests Only)

This form is to be used only by family or next of kin requesting case records to be sent to themselves.

Please note that requests can take approximately 3 – 6 months to fulfill.

If you are a law enforcement agency, a government agency, etc and are requesting OCME reports, then please see the Medical Examiner Casefile Records Requests by Government Agencies/Organizations webpage for more information.

* Indicates a required field.

Decedent Information

Decedent's Legal First Name

As stated on the Death Certificate.

Decedent's Legal Middle Name

As stated on the Death Certificate.

Decedent's Legal Last Name

As stated on the Death Certificate.

Decedent's Legal Suffix

As stated on the Death Certificate.

Date of Birth

Date of Death

Borough of Death

ME Case Number

The ME case number format for deaths reported in the Bronx is: B-YY-######. Use "B" for "Bronx County." Replace "YY" with the two-digit year of death and then enter the six-digit case sequence.

ME Case Number

The ME case number format for deaths reported in Brooklyn is: K-YY-######. Use "K" for "Kings County." Replace "YY" with the two-digit year of death and then enter the six-digit case sequence.

ME Case Number

The ME case number format for deaths reported in Manhattan is: M-YY-######. Use "M" for "Manhattan." Replace "YY" with the two-digit year of death and then enter the six-digit case sequence.

ME Case Number

The ME case number format for deaths reported in Queens is: Q-YY-######. Use "Q" for "Queens County." Replace "YY" with the two-digit year of death and then enter the six-digit case sequence.

ME Case Number

The ME case number format for deaths reported in Staten Island is: R-YY-######. Use "R" for "Richmond County." Replace "YY" with the two-digit year of death and then enter the six-digit case sequence.

Person Requesting the OCME Report/Record

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Number

Email Address

Relationship to Decedent

Purpose of Request

Select the type of report/record you are requesting:

Autopsy report only (including all laboratory reports referenced)

Request Delivery Information

How would you prefer to receive the OCME report/record?

Please re-enter your email address.

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Attestation

I hereby attest that the information entered on the OCME report/record request form accurately reflects my relationship with the decedent and my name and contact information. I affirm that this information is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree that the use of such typed electronic signature constitutes the legal equivalent of my manual signature, and I understand that any falsification, omission, or concealment of material fact my subject me to administrative, civil, or criminal liability.

Date

Special Notes from the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner

If you request in-person pick up of the OCME report/record, then Records Department will notify you when the report/record is ready.
You may contact the OCME Records Department Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by calling (212) 323-1777. The Records Department is closed on Federal Holidays but will reopen on the next business day.
If you leave a voice message, please clearly state your full name, the ME case number you are referencing and provide a phone number where you can be reached during the Records Department’s hours.
The final autopsy reports can take weeks to several months to finalize due to the detailed studies that may be performed.
Note that the relevant District Attorney’s office must approve release of case material when the Manner of Death is deemed by the medical examiner to be a homicide.

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