DEATH CERTIFICATE
Why Do We Need a Death Certificate?
- Legal Proof of Death – Official confirmation of the person’s death.
- Property & Inheritance – Required for transfer of property and assets to legal heirs.
- Insurance Claims – Necessary to claim life insurance or accidental policy benefits.
- Pension & Benefits – Needed to stop pension of the deceased and provide benefits to dependents.
- Bank Accounts & Loans – Used for closure of bank accounts, loans, or other financial dealings.
- Government Records – Mandatory for updating voter ID, Aadhaar, and other records.
Documents Required for Death Certificate in India
- Application Form (from MCD / NDMC / concerned authority)
- Proof of Death – Hospital death certificate / Doctor’s report / Post-mortem report
- Deceased Person’s Details – Aadhaar card, voter ID, or any available ID proof
- Address Proof of Deceased – Aadhaar Card / Electricity Bill / Ration Card
- Identity Proof of Applicant – Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Driving License
Affidavit (if applying late)
Process to Make a Death Certificate in Delhi
- Step 1: Collect and fill the death certificate application form from MCD / NDMC / Delhi Cantonment Board (based on jurisdiction).
- Step 2: Attach proof of death issued by hospital, doctor, or police authority.
- Step 3: Submit ID proof of the deceased and the applicant.
- Step 4: Pay applicable government charges (if any).
- Step 5: The municipal authority verifies the documents and records.
- Step 6: Death certificate is issued within a few days after verification.
At Ekta Documents, we assist families with the entire process of applying for a Death Certificate, from form filling to document preparation, making the process easier during difficult times.