At a glance
- Access the National Death Index (NDI) User's Guide
- Find related materials to help you submit an application for NDI data.
Before you apply
Review the National Death Index (NDI) resources on this page, the basic NDI eligibility criteria, and the step-by-step NDI application instructions.
User's Guide
The NDI User's Guide will walk you through the complete NDI process, from preparing your data files to receiving and assessing your results.
Additional materials
- NDI Sample Application Form
- NDI Transmittal Form
- NDI Early Release Transmittal Form
- NDI User Fees Worksheet
- You can request an Excel version of the fees worksheets by contacting NDI staff at 301-458-4444 or ndi@cdc.gov.
- You can request an Excel version of the fees worksheets by contacting NDI staff at 301-458-4444 or ndi@cdc.gov.