Apply for a certificate of notification of death

You can apply for the certificate of notification and deferral of notarization verbally or in writing at the registry office.

• Submit the application for the certificate to the relevant registry office.
• The registry office will check your details and issue the certificate if necessary.
• The registry office will send you the certificate of registration by post if no personal collection has been agreed.

The registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred is responsible.

The registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred is responsible.

• The death must be reported by you to the registry office in whose district the death occurred.
• The notarization of the death reported by you must be postponed by the competent registry office due to missing data or evidence.

None

There are no fees.

There are no deadlines.

The processing time may vary.

• § Section 7 (2) of the Ordinance on Civil Status (PStV)

- Instruction by the court

30.08.2022