• Death occurred in India
• Reporting by family / hospital / cremation ground / police (in case of unnatural death)
• Cause of death must be specified (medical certificate of cause of death — MCCD for hospital deaths)

1. If hospital death — Hospital issues MCCD (Medical Certificate of Cause of Death) immediately. Take to Municipal office for death registration.
2. Apply online via crsorgi.gov.in — Register account → Apply for Death Certificate → fill Form 2 → upload MCCD + cremation certificate + Aadhaar of deceased + applicant ID.
3. For home death — Family informs Panchayat/Municipal office within 21 days. Doctor visits to certify cause of death (Form 4).
4. For unnatural death (accident, suicide, murder) — Police FIR + post-mortem mandatory. Death registered after PM report; can take 30+ days.
5. For late registration (after 21 days) — Affidavit on Rs 10 stamp paper + delay reason + ID of deceased + delay fee Rs 5–25.
6. Verification by Registrar — Field verification only for late or unnatural death registrations.
7. Issuance — 7–15 days. e-Certificate downloadable; physical at office (Rs 25–100 stationery + per-copy).
8. Tatkaal route — Some states (Delhi, MH) offer 24-hour tatkaal for Rs 200.

• Online portal: CRS Portal
• Offline: Municipal Corporation, Panchayat, or designated hospital. Cremation/burial ground in some states (Mumbai, Pune).
• Fee: Within 21 days: Free · 22 days–1 year: Rs 5–25 delay fee · >1 year: Rs 25 + DM order
• Timeline: Within 21 days: 7 days · Late: 15–30 days · >1 year: 30–60 days (DM order)

See our complete checklist: Documents required for death certificate — covers mandatory + optional + size/format specs.

• Hospital lost MCCD — file RTI to Hospital Superintendent for record. Or use cremation receipt + affidavit.
• Cause of death “unknown” — get a doctor's affidavit confirming natural cause; police NOC if any suspicion.
• Multiple copies needed — apply for additional copies during issuance; Rs 25–50 per copy.
• Property dispute — wrong applicant — only blood relatives / spouse / nominee can apply. Court order if family disputed.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. The name + designation of the dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. The reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. The likely date of issuance of my certificate / approval.

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Yes — via DM order route. Required affidavit + 2 witness statements + cremation/burial proof.

Multiple originals issued — apply for as many copies as needed. e-Certificate is also legally original.

At place of death. Then transfer copy to home state for property succession.

Death cert issued after PM report regardless of investigation status. Cause may be marked “as per PM” — sufficient for legal use.

File RTI to Registrar + Municipal Health Officer. RBD Act §17 mandates timely issuance.

• How to check status — 25 high-traffic services
• Documents required — 30 checklists
• All state RTI portals
• Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios

• Official portal: https://crsorgi.gov.in
• Citizen feedback collected via AwaazRTI (composite, identifying details removed).
• Statutory references: see relevant Act sections.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.