Apply to Use NDI

At a glance

  • Follow these steps to submit an application to the National Death Index (NDI).
  • Only eligible projects can apply to use NDI data.
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Application process

The NDI Portal is currently unavailable

The NDI Portal is currently unavailable and will be transitioning to a new system. If you have any questions, please contact ndi@cdc.gov.

The service provided by the National Death Index (NDI), part of the National Center for Health Statistics, is available solely to researchers. They can use NDI data only for statistical purposes in public health and medical studies.

To receive NDI services, researchers must first be approved by an independent advisory board. Applications are submitted through the NDI Portal, an electronic system which applicants can access after creating an account.

Check your eligibility

Before you apply, make sure your project is eligible. Carefully read the eligibility requirements and use them to evaluate your project. If you determine that your project meets the requirements to access NDI data.

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National Center for Health Statistics