Who
Only the following people can request records from the MEO:
- The legal next of kin for the person who died.
- A person or agency with written permission from the next of kin. This is usually an attorney or insurance company.
- Anyone with a court order or subpoena for the report.
Where and when
Print and fill out the records request form. Email it, mail it, or bring it in person to the Medical Examiner’s Office. You must include a copy of the next of kin’s photo identification. It may take up to 12 weeks for your request to be completed.
By email
Email your completed records request form, along with a copy of the next of kin’s photo ID, to medicalexaminer@phila.gov. We’ll respond to your email with the amount due. You can mail your payment or bring it to our office in person. We’ll send the requested documents once we receive payment.
By mail
Mail your completed records request form, along with a copy of the next of kin’s photo ID, to:
Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office
Record Room
400 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
In person
You can request records Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring a copy of the next of kin’s photo ID when you visit.
Cost
You can pay for the reports with a check or money order.
| Record type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Complete case file, including autopsy and toxicology reports | $50 |
| Autopsy and toxicology reports | $35 |
| Histology slides | $8 each |