Personal documents
Death Certificate Apostille
Apostille or attestation of an Indian death certificate, needed abroad for insurance and pension claims, bank and property matters, and inheritance or succession.
At a glance
- Category
- Personal documents
- Issued by
- Municipal corporation or Registrar of Births & Deaths
- Authenticated by
- State Home Department / General Administration Department
- Final stage
- MEA apostille
Process
Death Certificate Apostille process
- 1
Verify the certificate
We check the issuing authority, registration number and how legible the certificate is.
- 2
State authentication
The Home Department or GAD of the issuing state authenticates the certificate.
- 3
MEA apostille or attestation
An MEA apostille for Hague Convention countries, or MEA attestation for countries that need embassy legalisation.
- 4
Embassy attestation (if required)
For non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, the destination's embassy or consulate attests the document.
Documents required
- Original death certificate issued by the registrar (computerised copies are preferred)
- Passport or ID copy of the applicant (usually a family member or legal heir)
- Authorisation letter for submission on your behalf
- Certified translation, if the destination requires one
Apostille or embassy attestation?
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for a death certificate apostille?
Usually a family member, legal heir or their representative. You send the original certificate with your ID and an authorisation letter, and we handle the submissions.
Can I get extra apostilled copies for different institutions?
Each apostille is placed on one original certificate, so ask the registrar for several originals if you need to submit them to more than one institution.
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Get your death certificate ready for use abroad
Send us your document details and destination. We will confirm the correct route, timeline and charges at no cost.