NSW Government Death Certificate Application

Organisation : NSW Government
Facility Name : Apply For A Death Certificate
Country : Australia
Website : https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-death-certificate

What is NSW Government Death Certificate?

A NSW standard death certificate is the official certified copy of registration data held by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages. For the certificate of a death that occurred in NSW, you can apply online, by post, or in person at a service centre. Certificates are sent by the Registry, using registered post. You cannot get a certificate from a service centre. The next of kin named on the death certificate, i.e. current spouse (married/defacto), parent or child of the deceased.

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How To Apply NSW Death Certificate?

To Apply NSW Death Certificate, Follow the steps given below

1. Apply Online:
** Go to the above link.
** Check the eligibility requirements.
** Select the ‘Apply online’ button.
** Provide details of the death.
** Enter your/applicant’s details.
** Verify you’re not a robot with reCAPTCHA.
** Enter the number of certificates you require.
** Confirm your delivery and order details.
** Select and upload copies of all the required identification documents.
** Read and acknowledge the declaration.
** Enter your payment information.
** Submit your application for processing.

2. Apply Offline:
1. Download and complete the Death Certificate Application – PDF.
2. Lodge it with the required documentation and payment:

In person at a Service NSW Centre, or via post to:
Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
GPO Box 30
Sydney NSW 2001

Application Form : https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/apply-for-death-certificate.pdf

Eligibility Criteria For NSW Death Certificate

The Eligibility Criteria For NSW Death Certificate are given below,
** The next of kin named on the death certificate, i.e. current spouse (married/defacto), parent or child of the deceased
** The funeral director (within 2 months of the registration of death)
** The executor of the estate
** If you’re a relative not listed on the certificate, the certificate can be issued to you if the deceased had no living spouse, children or parents.

1. If you’re not named on the death certificate, you must satisfy one of the following conditions:
** Provide a Letter of Authority – PDF
** Show a document establishing custody or guardianship of the deceased
** Show Power of Attorney for one of the person’s name on the certificate.

2. If you’re a solicitor applying for a certificate on behalf of your client, you must provide:
** A letter on company letterhead that shows the address of your law firm, stating:
** The reason required (‘legal’ is not sufficient – a specific reason is needed, such as Probate, Estate Administration)
** Whom you’re acting for, and in what capacity
** The link between your client and the person whose name appears on the certificate.

3. A copy of your Law Society ID Card or Practising Certificate.

What You Need For NSW Death Certificate?

** The details of the death
** Your/applicant’s personal and contact details
** Personal identity documents as specified on the form
** A scanner or phone/tablet camera so you’ll be able to upload copies of the documentation required
** Company documents (if applicable)
** Evidence you have permission to be provided with the death certificate (if applicable)
** Your payment.

Fees For NSW Death Certificate

The Fees For NSW Death Certificate are given below,

Processing Times For NSW Death Certificate

The Processing Times For NSW Death Certificate are given below,