Why Do You Need a Death Certificate?

• Insurance claims: — Life insurance companies require it to process death claims

• Property transfer: — To transfer property or assets of the deceased to legal heirs

• Pension settlement: — To claim family pension or settle pending pension dues

• Bank account closure: — Banks need it to close accounts or release funds to nominees

Who Can Apply for a Death Certificate?

• Family members: — Spouse, children, parents, or close relatives

• Head of the household: where the death occurred

• Hospital or medical institution: — If the death occurred in a hospital, the medical officer in charge is responsible for reporting

• Jail in-charge: — If the death occurred in jail

For Death Registration

• Proof of death: — Hospital death summary / death report from doctor

• Aadhaar card of the deceased: (if available)

• Cremation or burial certificate: — Issued by the crematorium or burial ground authority

• Applicant's ID proof: — Aadhaar card, voter ID, or any government-issued ID

Additional Documents (if applicable)

• FIR copy: — In case of unnatural death or accident

• Post-mortem report: — If post-mortem was conducted

• Medico-legal certificate: — In case of police-reported deaths

• Passport of deceased: — If the deceased was an NRI

Step 2: Register / Sign Up

• Click on "User Sign Up" if you are a new user

• Fill in your name, mobile number, email, and create a password

• Verify your mobile number via OTP

• Log in with your credentials

Step 3: Select "Death Registration"

• After logging in, select "Register Death" from the dashboard

• Choose your State, District, and Registration Unit (municipal body or panchayat)

Read the Full Guide

Step-by-step guide to apply for a death certificate online in India via CRS portal. Documents required, fees, time limit

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