Obtain the death certificate from the hospital, nursing home, or attending doctor if the death occurred in a medical facility
If the death occurred at home, inform the local municipal authority, panchayat, or registrar of births and deaths
Register the death within the prescribed time limit, usually within 21 days of the death
Visit the local municipal corporation, municipal council, panchayat office, or online civil registration portal, depending on your state
Fill out the death registration form with the deceased person’s details
Submit required documents such as:
Proof of death from hospital or doctor
ID proof of the informant
Proof of address of the deceased
Aadhaar card, voter ID, or other identity proof of the deceased if available
Cremation or burial certificate if required by the local authority
Provide details such as:
Name of the deceased
Date and place of death
Sex
Age
Father’s or spouse’s name
Address
Pay the applicable registration fee, if any
Collect the death registration acknowledgment or receipt
Obtain the certified death certificate after verification and processing
Apply for multiple copies if needed for legal, insurance, pension, or property matters
If the death was not registered within the time limit, file a delayed registration request with supporting documents and any required affidavit
Check your state’s municipal or e-district portal for online application and certificate download options