Death Certificate
Register a death and get the official certificate
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
Real government fee
FREE if reported within 21 days. Late: Rs. 20 (21-30 days), Rs. 50 (30 days-1 yr), Rs. 100 (after 1 yr, needs DM/SDM order). Extracts/copies ~Rs. 20-50 per state rules.
How many days
7-15 days from application.
Who can apply
Immediate family member (spouse, child, parent) of the deceased.
Best time to apply
Register within 21 days. This is mandatory to close bank accounts / claim insurance.
Documents you need
- Hospital death summary OR cremation slip from crematorium
- Aadhaar of the deceased
- Aadhaar of the applicant (family member)
- Address proof
- Affidavit (for delayed registration)
Important warnings
- • You will need MANY certified copies for bank/insurance/property. Order 5-10 upfront.
- • For unnatural deaths, a police 'No Objection' + post-mortem report is mandatory first.
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Step by step
- 1
For hospital deaths: the hospital reports it. Collect certificate from Municipal office after 21 days.
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For home deaths: inform local Municipal / Panchayat within 21 days with cremation slip.
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Apply online at dc.crsorgi.gov.in — General Public Signup.
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Fill deceased's name, date/place of death, cause, informant details.
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Upload cremation slip and Aadhaar.
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Download the digitally-signed certificate in 7-15 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Death 21 din ke andar register kyun zaroori hai? / Why register within 21 days?
Registration within 21 days under the RBD Act is FREE and simple. After that you pay late fees and need extra orders, so report hospital deaths immediately and home deaths with the cremation slip.
Hospital vs ghar par death — process alag hai? / Is the process different?
Hospital deaths are reported by the hospital with a medical cause certificate (Form 4/4A) — collect from the Municipal office. Home deaths must be informed to the local Municipal/Panchayat office within 21 days with the cremation slip.
Bank/insurance ke liye kitni copies chahiye? / How many copies are needed?
Order 5-10 certified copies upfront — banks, insurance, property transfer and pension closure each ask for originals. Re-issuing later costs time and extract fees.
Unnatural death me kya extra lagta hai? / What about unnatural deaths?
A police No Objection certificate plus the post-mortem report is mandatory before registration. Complete the police process first, then apply.
Digital death certificate download kaise kare? / How to download online?
After registration on dc.crsorgi.gov.in, log in with mobile OTP, open Application Status and download the digitally-signed PDF.