Death Certificate in Kerala

Every death must be reported to the relevant State Government following the Registration of Births and Deaths Act of 1969. A death certificate is an important document that the government issues to the deceased person’s closest family members. The Civil Registration Department in Kerala issues the death certificate, which includes the date, circumstances, and manner of death.

Death Certificate in Kerala

Registration of Birth & Deaths Act, 1969

Registration of Birth & Deaths Act, 1969 is an act that provides the regulation for registration of births and deaths in India. As per this death certificate in Kerala, every death should be registered with the concerned State or UT Government within 21 days of occurrence.

Death certificate Kerala: Reason for getting a death certificate

  • A person’s death date is verified by the death certificate.
  • A death certificate includes information regarding the deceased’s time of death, location, and cause of death.
  • This document is meant to release the person from social, legal, and professional obligations.
  • Death certificates are crucial records to have when settling property inheritance disputes.
  • The family can receive insurance and other benefits thanks to the death certificate.

Death certificate Kerala: Who may file a death report?

To obtain a death certificate in Kerala, a person’s death must be reported to the Concern Registrar’s Office. A person’s death can be reported to or registered by the person listed below:

  • The family head can file a registration if the death occurs inside a home.
  • If a death occurs in a hospital, the medical in-charge is required to report it.
  • If a death happens inside a jail, the jailer in charge is required to report it.
  • When a newborn or body is discovered in a remote area, the headman of that village, that region, or the local police station in-charge may report the death.
  • The person in charge of such a location must document births and deaths that occur in a chicken farm, chattram, hostel, Dharamsala, boarding house, lodging facility, tavern, barrack, marijuana shop, or public resort.
  • The plantation’s superintendent can file a death report in the event of a death on the plantation.

Documents needed to register a death

  • Birth certificate or SSLC certificate as proof of the decedent’s birth
  • A declaration stating the time and date of death
  • A copy of the ration card
  • Registration application form
  • If necessary, medical certification of the reasons for death

Death certificate Kerala: Offline death registration

Hospitals, medical facilities, other organisations, or an individual informant are required to submit a fully completed application form to the relevant Registrar to register a death. If you register after 21 days have passed since the event, you must submit an affidavit to the registrar or the local magistrate along with the appropriate payments.

A form on Medical Certification of Causes of Death must be submitted to the Registrar by certain medical facilities.

Form 4A is necessary for domestic deaths, in addition to the death registration form.

FAQs

Who can apply for a Death Certificate in Kerala?

The following individuals can apply for a Death Certificate in Kerala:

  • Family members of the deceased (spouse, children, parents).
  • Legal heirs of the deceased.
  • Authorized representatives with proper documentation.
Where can I apply for a Death Certificate in Kerala?

You can apply for a Death Certificate at the local Municipal Office or Panchayat Office where the death was registered. Additionally, the application can be made through the Kerala Online Services Portal (Sanchaya Portal) for convenience.

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