Death Certificate Status Check Online, India 2026

Quick answer. To check a death certificate (मृत्यु प्रमाण पत्र) application status, use the portal where it was filed. The central Civil Registration System is at dc.crsorgi.gov.in. Many states use their own e-District or municipal portal instead. Track using your acknowledgement or registration number. Death registration is a State subject, so the exact portal varies by state.

If you are short on time: jump to How to check death certificate status for the step-by-step.

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A death certificate is the legal proof that a death occurred. Families need it to claim family pension, settle insurance, transfer property, and close bank accounts.

There are two stages. First, the death is registered. Then a certificate is issued from that record.

The death is usually reported by a family member, the hospital, or the cremation or burial ground. A death must normally be reported within 21 days of the event. After that, late-registration rules and extra fees apply.

Death registration is a State subject. Some states use the central CRS portal at dc.crsorgi.gov.in/crs. Others use a state e-District or municipal portal. Use the same portal where the application was submitted.

Look for the acknowledgement number, application number, or registration number. This is usually sent by SMS to the registered mobile right after filing. Note the deceased name and date of death too.

On the portal home page, find a link such as “Track Application”, “Death Certificate Search”, or “Check Status”. On the central portal, related tools sit under the Download Certificate section.

Type the acknowledgement or registration number and any other field the portal asks for, then submit. The screen shows the current stage, such as under review, approved, or rejected.

When the status shows approved, download the digitally signed PDF from the portal. Save a copy and keep the registration number safe for future use.

If the status is stuck or rejected, first read the remarks on the portal and fix the named issue. Then contact the local registrar or municipal office where the death was registered.

If you reported the death late, registration is still allowed but extra steps apply. Reporting within about a month usually needs a small late fee. Reporting after a month, or after a year, needs written permission from the prescribed authority or an order from a magistrate, plus an affidavit. See the late-registration guide.

If the office ignores you or gives no clear reason, you can file an RTI to ask for the file status and the officer responsible. Use the RTI Drafter to prepare the request, and read how to RTI a certificate delay.

• Use only the official government portal. Many lookalike sites copy the CRS name to collect fees.
• Government death registration is low cost. Do not pay an “agent” who promises a fast certificate.
• Never share an OTP, password, or full bank details on any site or with any caller.
• Download certificates only from the official portal, and check that the file is digitally signed.

No. Death registration is a State subject. Some states use the central CRS portal at dc.crsorgi.gov.in, while others run their own e-District or municipal portal. Always check status on the same portal where the application was filed. If you are unsure, ask the local registrar or municipal office that handled the death.

You usually need the acknowledgement or application number given when the death was reported. This is often sent by SMS to the registered mobile. If a certificate was already issued, the registration number on it also helps. Keep the deceased name and date of death ready, as some portals ask for these.

Timelines vary by state and local office. When the death is reported on time with complete documents, many offices process it within a few working days to a few weeks. Late reporting takes longer because it needs extra approvals. Track the status online and follow up with the local registrar if it stalls.

In many states, yes. Once the status shows approved, you can download a digitally signed PDF from the portal. The central CRS portal offers a download section for covered states. Where online download is not available, collect the certificate from the local registrar or municipal office.

You must register it first; you cannot get a certificate without registration. If the death is more than 21 days old, late-registration rules apply, and very old cases may need a magistrate order with an affidavit. Start with the local registrar, and read the late-registration guide linked below for the exact path.

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• Death certificate late-registration process
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• RTI Drafter
• The RTI Playbook

• Civil Registration System (CRS), Registrar General of India
• National Government Services Portal — Death Certificate
• The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 — India Code, indiacode.nic.in.
• The Right to Information Act, 2005 — §6(1) (right to request) and §7(1) (time limit for reply).

Last reviewed: 2 June 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Always confirm your final status on the official portal.