Documents Required for Death Certificate - Complete Application Guide

Here is the complete list of Documents Required for Death Certificate registration. To apply for a death certificate online, you need: (1) Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) from registered medical practitioner or hospital, (2) Deceased person's identification documents (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID, or any government-issued ID), (3) Informant's identification and proof of relationship (family member or legal representative), (4) Proof of death occurrence (hospital discharge summary, cremation certificate, or burial permit), (5) Address proof of the deceased, (6) Informant's address proof. For deaths occurring at home or outside medical facilities, additional documents like police report or panchnama may be required. All Death Certificate Documents Required should be clear and legible. The application must be submitted within 21 days of death to avoid late registration fees and additional procedures.