Affidavit for issue of Death Certificate after registration of death.

By shagun , 2 September 2025

BEFORE THE REGISTRAR OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS ________________

AFFIDAVIT IN AN APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION NO ____ OF 20__

AFFIDAVIT

I, _______________, aged ___ years, son of ______________________, residing at ________________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows:

That my father passed away peacefully and due to natural causes on __________.
That I have already initiated an application for the grant of a Certificate of Administration concerning the estate of my deceased mother, as I am her sole surviving legal heir.
That in connection with the issuance of the said certificate, the Administrator-General has instructed me to furnish an official death certificate of my late father from the relevant authority.
That the demise of my father has been formally reported to the Office of the Registrar of Births and Deaths.
That in light of the above, it is respectfully requested that the Registrar be pleased to issue a death certificate for my father's demise so that I may submit the same to the Administrator-General in order to obtain the Certificate of Administration.

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION

I, __________________, the deponent named above, do hereby verify that the statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct to my personal knowledge, and nothing material has been concealed or misrepresented.
Verified at New Delhi on this ________ day of ________, 20.

DEPONENT

Why this affidavit is used

To request the Registrar of Births and Deaths to issue a Death Certificate after the death has already been registered.
It acts as a formal sworn statement confirming the death, relationship with the deceased, and purpose for which the certificate is required (e.g., succession, property transfer, administration of estate).
Often required when applying for probate, succession certificate, or certificate of administration in courts.

Purpose

To establish proof of death when official records are needed.
To provide supporting evidence for obtaining the certified copy of the death certificate from the Registrar.
To confirm that the death has been duly reported and registered in compliance with the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.

Documents usually required along with an affidavit.

Application form for Death Certificate (as per local Registrar's office).
Proof of death reporting (hospital record, cremation/burial slip, doctor's certificate).
Identity proof of applicant (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID).
Proof of relationship with the deceased (legal heir certificate, family register, ration card).
Copy of the death intimation was given to Registrar.
Prescribed fee receipt.

Important points

Registration of death must normally be done within 21 days of death.
If not registered within this time, an affidavit + late fee + magistrate's order may be required.
Death Certificate is mandatory for legal, financial, and property-related matters.
Registrar issues the certificate only after verifying records.

FAQs

Q1. Why do I need a death certificate?: It is the official proof of death, required for property transfer, pension claims, insurance, bank accounts, succession, and court proceedings.
Q2. Can I get a death certificate without registration?: No. First the death must be registered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Certificate is issued only after registration.
Q3. Who can apply for a death certificate?: Usually family members, legal heirs, or authorised representatives.
Q4. Is an affidavit compulsory for every death certificate?: Not always. It is needed when:
Documents are incomplete, or
Death was reported late, or
Required by another authority (e.g., Administrator-General, court).
Q5. What if death was not reported within 21 days?: Delayed registration requires special permission, late fees, and an affidavit explaining the delay.
Q6. Can multiple copies of the death certificate be obtained?: Yes, upon payment of fees, multiple certified copies can be issued.
Q7. Is online application possible?: In many states, yes. Portals like e-District or state municipal corporation websites allow online applications.