A surviving relative of the deceased must prove relationship to the deceased with documentation such as:
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Obituary
An authorized representative of a surviving relative of the deceased will need documentation such as:
- Letter of Administration
- Signed by the Court Clerk or the Register of Wills
OR
- Authorization of Release
- Signed by a surviving relative
- Must include a copy of the surviving relative’s valid ID
- Must include name of deceased
- Must include relationship of surviving relative to deceased
If required by a court of law, provide a copy of the court order
If making an insurance claim or other type of business need, you must provide documentation such as:
- Letter from the insurance company
- Deed
- Vehicle Title