A valid governmentissued ID. The death certificate of the account holder. The account owner's social security number.Surviving account holders should show the bank a copy of the death certificate for the deceased holder as soon as possible. Photocopies of the following are acceptable: Social Security card, tax record, military identification card, or pay stub. Online: Use our online form to notify us about a customer's death. Use our Affidavit of Death form to verify the death of a family member and help with the inheritance process. You'll need the person's Social Security number and certified copies of their death certificate for most agencies and programs. Social Security and Medicare. All owner(s) may have to sign the Transfer on Death Application (VP 239) depending on how they are listed on the title. Owners should not sign the title itself.