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Death Certificate
The official record of a death, issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Family members need it for property transfer, bank accounts, insurance claims, pension and succession.
The short answer
The official record of a death, issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Family members need it for property transfer, bank accounts, insurance claims, pension and succession.
Source: revenue.delhi.gov.in, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration within 21 days, with first certificate | Free |
| Late fee, 21 to 30 days (model rules) | ₹20 |
| Late fee, 30 days to 1 year (model rules) | ₹50 |
| Late fee, after 1 year (model rules) | ₹100 |
| Search fee per year searched (model rules) | ₹20 |
| Extra certificate copy (model rules) | ₹50 |
Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.
How to apply
- For hospital deaths, the hospital reports the death to the Registrar
- For home deaths, a family member reports it to the local Registrar within 21 days
- Or apply on the CRS portal or your city portal
- Pay late fee if the 21 day limit has passed
- Get Registrar or Magistrate approval for delayed cases
- Download the digital certificate or collect copies from the Registrar
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹5 per extra copy (first copy free), search ₹2 per yearChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | About 7 days | mcdonline.nic.inMCD late fee ₹2 (21 to 30 days), ₹5 (to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year, SDM order). Delhi 2024 amendment rules not yet reflected on MCD portal. NDMC areas use NDMC's own portal and rates |
| Maharashtra | ₹20 per copy (was ₹10)Unverified estimate Unofficial source | About 7 days | portal.mcgm.gov.in (Mumbai)Copy fee raised from ₹10 to ₹20 by the 31 Jul 2026 amendment rules; late, search and correction fees were also raised but exact figures are not yet published online (model rules: late ₹20, ₹50, ₹100; search ₹20 per year). Over 1 year needs SDM approval, over 2 years a court order |
| West Bengal | ₹50 per copy, search ₹20 per yearUnverified estimate Unofficial source | About 7 days | kmcgov.in (Kolkata)Late fee ₹20 (21 to 30 days), ₹50 (to 1 year), ₹100 (1 to 2 years), ₹100 after 2 years with Judicial Magistrate order. Rules of 8 Jul 2026 (HFW/50099), same in Kolkata (KMC) |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹200 per extra copy (first copy free), search ₹100 per yearChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | About 7 days | crstn.orgLate fee ₹100 (21 to 30 days), ₹200 (to 1 year), ₹500 (after 1 year). Events from 2018 downloadable free on CRS. Chennai on chennaicorporation.gov.in |
| Karnataka | ₹5 per copy, search ₹2 per year (1999 rules)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | About 7 days | ejanma.karnataka.gov.inLate fee ₹2 (21 to 30 days), ₹5 (to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); non-availability ₹2. No revised Karnataka fee rules found; these 1999 rates are still charged. Bengaluru (BBMP) follows same rules |
| Telangana | ₹45 per certificate at MeeSeva (GHMC)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Same day at MeeSeva for registered deaths | bnd.ghmc.gov.in / MeeSevaLate fee ₹2 (21 to 30 days), ₹5 (to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year) and search ₹2 per year under 1999 rules. Hyderabad rate shown |
| Gujarat | ₹50 per copy, search ₹20 per yearUnverified estimate Unofficial source | About 7 days | eolakh.gujarat.gov.inLate fee ₹20 (21 to 30 days), ₹50 (to 1 year), ₹100 (after 1 year) under the amendment rules of 27 Feb 2025. Same in Ahmedabad (AMC) |
| Uttar Pradesh | Free within 21 days; late fee ₹20 (21 to 30 days), ₹50 (30 days to 1 year), ₹100 (after 1 year)Unverified estimate Unofficial source | Within 7 days of registration | dc.crsorgi.gov.inUP revised birth and death rules in 2026 (about 10 times the old ₹2/₹5/₹10); search fee ₹20, extra copy ₹50 reported |
| Bihar | Free within 21 days; ₹10 delay fee after 21 days; extra copy ₹5Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Within 7 days of registration | dc.crsorgi.gov.inFirst copy free; after 30 days needs officer order, after 1 year BDO and BSO orders. Secondary sites cite a higher ₹50 late fee from a 2024 revision, not verified |
| Rajasthan | Free within 21 days; late fee ₹2 (up to 30 days), ₹5 (30 days to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); copy ₹5Unverified estimate Unofficial source | Within 7 days of registration | pehchan.rajasthan.gov.inRajasthan Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 2000; 2025 amendment changed forms, not fees. Search ₹2 per year |
| Madhya Pradesh | Free within 21 days; late fee ₹2 (up to 30 days), ₹5 (30 days to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); copy ₹5Unverified estimate Unofficial source | Within 7 days of registration | dc.crsorgi.gov.inMP Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999; after 1 year needs Magistrate order. Search ₹2 per year |
| Haryana | Free within 21 days; late fee ₹10 (21 to 30 days), ₹25 (31 days to 1 year), ₹50 (over 1 year); copy ₹50Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Free copy at registration; otherwise within 7 days | dc.crsorgi.gov.inSearch fee ₹20 per year; child's name added free within 12 months, then ₹50 |
| Chhattisgarh | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Uttarakhand | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Goa | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Chandigarh | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Himachal Pradesh | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Jammu and Kashmir | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Kerala | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Andhra Pradesh | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Punjab | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Odisha | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Assam | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Jharkhand | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
Good to know
- Take several copies at once; banks, insurers and courts often keep one each
- Check the name, age and date of death match the deceased's Aadhaar and bank records
- From 1 October 2026, registering a death more than 2 years old needs a Judicial Magistrate First Class order
- Avoid touts offering quick certificates; apply only through the Registrar or .gov.in portals
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
If you do not have it or miss the deadline
If a person who must report a birth or death fails to do so without good reason, or gives false information, the fine can go up to ₹250. For hospital heads and other listed persons the fine can go up to ₹1,000 for each birth or death. A Registrar who does not give the certificate can also be fined up to ₹250. Late reports after 30 days need written permission and a fee, and after one year a magistrate's order.
Law: Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969, sections 8, 12, 13 and 23 (as amended by the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act 2023)
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| The death was reported late, after 30 days | Ask for written permission from the District Registrar and pay the fee set by your state; after one year you need an order from the District or Sub-Divisional Magistrate. |
| The name of the person who died has initials or short forms | Write the full name as first name, middle name and last name with no short forms, as the 2024 model rules ask. |
| The person giving the information did not sign the form | Sign the form as the informant, as the law now requires a signature. |
| The medical certificate of cause of death is missing | Ask the hospital or doctor to send the cause of death certificate to the Registrar, as medical institutions must now do. |
| Your application was rejected by the Registrar | File an appeal to the District Registrar within 30 days; the appeal must be decided within 90 days. |
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Common questions
Who can apply for a death certificate?
The hospital reports deaths in hospitals. For other deaths, the head of the household or a close relative reports it. Any family member can then get copies.
How do I get a death certificate after 1 year?
Apply for delayed registration with an affidavit and proof of death. It needs a Magistrate order and a late fee.
Does the death certificate show the cause of death?
No. The cause of death is recorded separately and is not printed on the certificate given to the family.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Mrityu praman patra (death certificate) kaise banaye?
dc.crsorgi.gov.in (CRS portal) par apply karein. Steps: For hospital deaths, the hospital reports the death to the Registrar; For home deaths, a family member reports it to the local Registrar within 21 days; Or apply on the CRS portal or your city portal; Pay late fee if the 21 day limit has passed.
Mrityu praman patra (death certificate) banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
Mrityu praman patra (death certificate) ki fees har state mein alag hai. Upar 'Your state' mein apna state chunein. Kuch states: Delhi: ₹5 per extra copy (first copy free), search ₹2 per year; Uttar Pradesh: Free within 21 days; late fee ₹20 (21 to 30 days), ₹50 (30 days to 1 year), ₹100 (after 1 year); Bihar: Free within 21 days; ₹10 delay fee after 21 days; extra copy ₹5; Rajasthan: Free within 21 days; late fee ₹2 (up to 30 days), ₹5 (30 days to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); copy ₹5; Madhya Pradesh: Free within 21 days; late fee ₹2 (up to 30 days), ₹5 (30 days to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); copy ₹5; Haryana: Free within 21 days; late fee ₹10 (21 to 30 days), ₹25 (31 days to 1 year), ₹50 (over 1 year); copy ₹50.
Mrityu praman patra (death certificate) ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Hospital death report or medical certificate of cause of death; ID proof of the deceased, e.g. Aadhaar; ID and address proof of the informant; Cremation or burial ground receipt, if asked; For late registration: affidavit and proof of death.
Mrityu praman patra (death certificate) kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: Usually 7 days after registration.
Mrityu praman patra (death certificate) ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Track your application on the CRS portal, CRS portal sign in page. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Usually 7 days after registration.
Mrityu praman patra (death certificate) ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Mrityu praman patra (death certificate) ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Kanoon (Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969, sections 8, 12, 13 and 23 (as amended by the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act 2023)) ke tahat jurmana ya saza ho sakti hai. Rakam aur details upar 'After you apply' mein English mein di gayi hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official source se pakka kar lein.