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In the event of death, you can apply for a death certificate as a relative of the deceased.

The death certificate is a document that certifies the death of a person. You can apply for a death certificate as soon as the death has been recorded in the death register.

The death certificate is important, for example, for

• settling the estate
• claiming statutory or private insurance benefits.

An application for a death certificate can be made by

• the last spouse
• the last civil partner within the meaning of the Registered Civil Partnership Act
• Ancestors and descendants of the deceased person
• Siblings with a legitimate interest
• other persons, provided they can credibly demonstrate a legal interest (e.g. by means of a letter from the probate court)

A death certificate for private purposes costs €10.00.

You can usually apply for a death certificate in person, in writing or electronically at the relevant registry office.

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• Issue of death certificate
• every death must be reported to the registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred no later than the third working day following the death
• a death certificate can be issued as soon as the death has been recorded in the death register
• Applications for the issue of a death certificate can be made by
  • the last spouse,
  • the last civil partner within the meaning of the Registered Civil Partnership Act,
  • ancestors and descendants of the deceased person or
  • siblings with a legitimate interest and
  • close relatives, such as aunts and uncles, who can credibly demonstrate a legal interest, for example by means of a letter from the probate court
• The death certificate is important, for example, for
  • the funeral and its preparation (e.g. for the coffin and transfer),
  • the settlement of the estate,
• claiming statutory or private insurance benefits Information from: competent registry office
• Application via: Application must be submitted to the relevant registry office in person, in writing or electronically
• Responsible: Registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred.

Please contact the registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred. Please enter the place of death under Place.