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  • Coroner and medical examiner office information does not include person-level death records or searches.

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San Mateo County Coroner

Official county coroner office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

Coroner or medical examiner — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official coroner office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

San Mateo County coroner · San Mateo — coroner (opens in a new tab)

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's Fee Schedule Frequently Asked Questions Request a Report San Mateo County Cares: Coroner Survey Unidentified Persons Jane Doe John Doe Identified Resources Forms and Documents Get Involved Save-a-Life Program Save A Life Post Class Test About Us Role of the Coroner Annual Report Employm

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San Mateo — coroner property appointments (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the coroner FAQ for property appointment requirements and written authorization when another person collects possessions. On-duty telephone availability is separate from visiting hours.

Source checked October 26, 2026

San Mateo County Coroner · San Mateo County Coroner — coroner information (opens in a new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions | County of San Mateo, CA — Actual coroner public instructions

Personal property of the deceased may be claimed at the Coroner's Office (225 37th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Suite A31, San Mateo, CA 94403) during regular business hours; Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding federal holidays). Appointments are required.

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San Mateo — coroner report-request instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the coroner’s report-request alternatives and required request information. Release follows investigation completion and review; the published usual wait is not a personal deadline.

Source checked October 26, 2026

San Mateo County Coroner · San Mateo County Coroner — coroner information (opens in a new tab)

Request a Report | County of San Mateo, CA — Actual coroner public instructions

Send an email to Executive Assistant Christy Canclini at ccanclini@smcgov.org and include the following information: name and contact information of requesting person, relationship to the decedent, decedent's name and date of death, and address where the report may be sent.

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