Once you’ve found the obituaries you are looking for, follow these steps:
- Copy the catalog listing from the Obituary Index
- Paste the catalog listing in one of the online request forms below
- Submit up to 10 names per request
- Add your contact information
- Submit the form
Once you’ve submitted the form, you will receive a reply to your request and follow up by a member of our staff.
You can also submit requests via USPS mail
If you cannot find the person of interest in our index, use the form below to send us the name and the day, month and year of death and we will search our microfilm records.
This service is free to all Kansas residents.
Fees for out-of-state requests
- If you live outside Kansas, there is a $5 fee for each obituary.
- There is a $25 research fee if it’s not in the index and we have to look up the obit for you.
We must receive your mailed payment before we search for the obituaries. We will email instructions after we’ve received your request.
Submit your Obituary Request using one of the forms below.
Alternate Request Option: Send via USPS mail
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Obituary Requests
1515 SW 10th
Topeka, Kansas 66604
If you need help, call (785) 580-4510.
Allow two to four weeks for delivery.