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Overview
A death certificate is a legal record required for insurance claims, property settlement, and other formalities. Deaths must be registered within 21 days at the local registrar, and many states allow online reporting through the CRS portal.
Eligibility
- The death occurred in India
- The informant is a relative, occupant of the house, or authorised hospital official
- The death is reported within the prescribed period (late registration requires additional steps)
Documents Required
- Hospital death report or medical certificate of cause of death
- Informant's identity and address proof
- Aadhaar of the deceased (if available)
- Cremation or burial certificate
- Age proof of the deceased (optional, if required)
Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Death registration within 21 days No government fee for registration within the stipulated time | Free |
| Late registration Late fee depends on state rules and duration of delay | Varies |
Processing Time
7 to 15 working days
Step-by-Step Process
Visit the CRS portal
Open https://crsorgi.gov.in. The homepage provides options for death registration and certificate download.
Death Registration
Click "Death Registration" to start the application.
Death Registration
Click "Death Registration" to start the application.
Register the death as early as possible to avoid late fees and delays.
Sign up or log in
Create a citizen account or log in with existing credentials. Hospital authorities may use an institutional login.
Login-required step
Select death registration
Choose the death registration option and enter the place, date, and time of death.
Login-required step
Fill deceased details
Enter the deceased's name, age, gender, address, Aadhaar number, and details of the informant.
Login-required step
Enter the name exactly as on the Aadhaar or identity proof to avoid corrections.
Upload documents
Upload the medical certificate of cause of death, cremation/burial certificate, and identity/address proofs.
Login-required step
Submit and save the registration number
Review the form and submit. Save the registration number for tracking and downloading the certificate.
Login-required step
Common Mistakes
Common Errors & Fixes
| Error | Fix |
|---|---|
| Medical certificate not found | Obtain the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death from the hospital or registered medical practitioner. |
| Name mismatch with Aadhaar | Correct the spelling to match the uploaded identity proof. |
| Late registration rejected | Apply for late registration with the required affidavit and magistrate order if needed. |
| Document upload failed | Compress the file to under 2 MB and use JPG or PDF format. |