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How to Apply for Death Certificate Online India 2026

Apply for death certificate online via CRS portal. Mandatory for insurance, property succession, legal closure.

📁 Documents ⏱️ 15-20 mins 💰 ₹20-100

About This Guide

Death Certificate required under Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969. Needed for insurance claims, property transfer, succession certificate, pension closure, bank account closure. Within 21 days free; late with affidavit.

Eligibility Criteria

Death in India
Registration by relatives
Within 1 year (Local Registrar)
Above 1 year needs SDM order
Hospital can register hospital deaths

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Hospital death summary
Cremation/burial receipt
Deceased Aadhaar
Applicant Aadhaar
Affidavit (late)
Doctor cause certificate

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit CRS Portal

Open crsorgi.gov.in. Register/login.

Choose Death Registration

Click Death → Add Death Registration.

Fill Deceased Details

Name, gender, age at death, DOD, place, cause, religion, parent/spouse names.

Upload Documents

Hospital death summary, cremation receipt, deceased Aadhaar.

Pay Fee

Free within 21 days. ₹2-25 within 1 year. ₹50-100 + magistrate order if delayed.

Submit & Verify

Local Registrar verifies in 7-15 days.

Download Certificate

Digital certificate after approval. Get 5-6 copies for various uses.

Key Benefits

Required for life insurance claim
Mandatory for property succession
Bank accounts closure
Pension closure
Legal estate closure

What Happens After Application?

Verification 7-15 days. Get 5-6 attested copies. Late registration needs magistrate order, takes 30-60 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Insurance claim acceptable?

Most insurers accept digital death certificate. Some require attested municipal copy.