Please note that ORS will require a death certificate in every case. It does not need to be a certified copy.This page tells you about: What is probate? Is probate necessary? In this video, we're going over two forms, DE 140 which is the Order for Probate, and DE 150 which are the Letters, Testamentary, or Letters of Administration. Phone: 408-299-5540. If you've been the victim of a crime it's important to report it. A death certificate record includes the deceased's full name and gender; and the cause, time, date, and location of death. Discover how to write an effective probate letter. You may be able to file an incident report online, and once it has been processed, receive a Police Report that can be used for insurance purposes.