A death certificate is as important as a birth certificate and an Aadhar card of an individual. It is a legal document issued by the Government of India that testifies to the death of a specific person.
It is no less than a primary document that helps in processing inheritance, and settlement of insurance, and also helps in providing the basis for completing other legal formalities after an individual’s death.
The certificate lists the date, time, and place of death of the person. When a person dies, the head of the family or the nearest family member must report the death of the person within 21 days of the death.
After performing all the final rituals and funeral rites of the person, one must make sure that they report the death of their loved one within 21 days of the occurrence of the death.
If the person has passed away in the hospital then the death must be reported to the chief medical officer. In case the person passed away in a prison or in jail, then they have to report the death to the Jail In-charge.
In case of ordinary deaths, the head of the family or the oldest male, or the nearest relative can requests obtaining the death certificate.
However, in critical medical cases, the attendants must report the death of any patient and the certificate must be issued readily without any additional fee.
How to Get a Death Certificate Online / Offline?
There are certain documents to be submitted to obtain a death certificate. The essential documents required are listed below:
A birth certificate is age-proof.
Affidavit specifying the date and time of death.
Copy of ration card.
Address proof – water bills, electricity bills, etc.
The registrar is supposed to register and accept the request without any additional fee. The person requesting the certified certificate will also have to submit certain documents to specify their relationship with the deceased.
Download the application form to get a death certificate or you can also visit any nearest Meeseva or eSeva center to enquire, apply and obtain the certificate online.
How to Get a Death Certificate After One Year?
It is possible that you miss out on requesting the certified death certificate on time as it takes time to accept the loss of a loved one. Or some may be lost the certificate for various reasons.
In that case, you must visit the Municipal office for the old death records. You can then apply for the copy or duplicate certificate by paying the delay and penalty fees online or offline.
However, you don’t need to worry as you can submit the request with a fine (penalty). Any delay in applying will lead you towards paying a few extra rupees.
But if there is any kind of additional delay in obtaining the certificate, you can request one by the written permission of the Registrar and an affidavit from a notary public, considering the same must be requested within one year of the date of death.
But, how to get a death certificate after 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 50 years and so. In this case according to www.kanoon.com “you may need to approach the court for getting the death certificate”.
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