7-15 days
Free if registered within 21 days, ₹5-50 for late registration
Any death occurring in India
Family members of deceased persons for legal, insurance, and property matters
Get the death certificate from the hospital or attending doctor.
Go to your local municipal corporation office or CRS portal online.
Complete the death registration form with deceased person's details.
Provide medical certificate, identity proof, and other required documents.
Officials will verify the documents and death details.
Download the digital certificate or collect physical copy from the office.
To correct errors or update details on your Death Certificate, you need to approach the issuing authority — usually the municipal corporation, Tehsil, or relevant government office — with an affidavit and supporting documents.
Go to the official portal or office that issued your Death Certificate.
Request the correction/amendment form from the office or download it from the official portal.
Enter the correct information and attach a notarised affidavit stating the change required.
Provide documents substantiating the correction (e.g., school certificate, hospital records).
Submit the form and documents to the relevant authority for review.
Once verified, the updated certificate will be issued and available for collection or download.
Many states now offer digital download of your Death Certificate through official portals. You can also access it on DigiLocker — a government platform for storing and sharing digital documents.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://crsorgi.gov.in to access your Death Certificate.
Enter your registration number or log in to find your certificate.
Click the download button to save a digitally signed copy of your certificate.
Alternatively, visit digilocker.gov.in and search for your Death Certificate to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Death Certificate application online through your state's e-District or CRS portal using the reference number provided at the time of application.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://crsorgi.gov.in.
Look for the status tracking option on the home page or after logging in.
Enter the application or reference number from your application receipt.
View the current status of your Death Certificate. If approved, the download link may also be available here.
Immediate family members, legal heirs, or authorized representatives can apply.
Yes, death registration is mandatory under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act.
Yes, you can obtain multiple certified copies by paying the applicable fee.
Legally, a death must be registered with the local authorities (Municipal Corporation or Gram Panchayat) within 21 days of its occurrence. Registration within this period is free of charge.
Late registration requires permission from a higher authority (like the SDM or Chief Medical Officer) along with a late fee. If delayed beyond a year, an order from an Executive Magistrate (First Class) is mandatory.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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