Bescheinigung über die Anzeige eines Todesfalles Ausstellung und Zurückstellung der Beurkundung

Section 28 of the Civil Status Act (PStG)
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§ 7 Civil Status Act (PStG)
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You can apply for a certificate of notification of a death.

If a person has died and all the necessary documents are not yet available, the registry office cannot register the death or issue a death certificate. In this case, you can request a certificate confirming that you have reported the death. Reporting the death is a prerequisite for the deceased's burial.

• Death certificate (medical document confirming the death of a person)
• if applicable, proof of identity (identity card or passport) of the deceased person
• Authorization of the undertaker

The registry office cannot yet certify the death because important data or documents are missing.

The cost of issuing a certificate of notification and deferral of notarization is EUR 28.00.

• You apply for a certificate of notification of the death and deferral of certification from the responsible authority. You can submit this application verbally or in writing.
• The responsible authority will review your application and documents. If necessary, they will request additional documents or information from you.
• The responsible body will decide on your application and issue you with a certificate if the examination is successful.
• If you wish, the responsible registry office will send you the certificate by post.

The processing time depends on the individual case.

No

There are no special features to consider.

Application for issuance of the certificate to the competent court

• Certificate is issued if data or documents for the certification of the death and issuance of the death certificate are still missing
• Certificate confirms the death
• Prerequisite for the burial of the deceased person

District Office Harburg