Registration of Deaths

Register deaths to obtain official records for legal, estate, and personal matters.

About Death Registration

The Registrar General’s Civil Registry is responsible for the official registration of deaths in Trinidad & Tobago. This process ensures that legal records are maintained, facilitating matters such as estate settlement, pension claims, and insurance processing.

Death Registration Details

Timely registration of a death is essential for obtaining an official death certificate, which serves as legal proof of the occurrence. The process is straightforward and must be completed at the District Registrar’s Office nearest to where the death occurred.

Types of Death Registration:

Standard Registration (Within One Year)

Late Registration (After One Year)

Standard Registration (Within One Year of Death)

Where to Apply: District Registrar’s Office nearest to where the death occurred

Required Documents:

Medical Cause of Death Certificate from the attending doctor

Valid photo ID of the informant

ID of the deceased (if available)

Birth certificate of the deceased (if available)

Processing Time: Immediate registration

Late Registration (After One Year of Death)

Where to Apply: Civil Registry Office, Port of Spain or District Registrar’s Office nearest to where the death occurred.

Required Documents:

Medical Cause of Death Certificate from the attending doctor

Valid photo ID of the informant

Affidavit stating the reason for the delay in registration

Additional supporting documents (as required based on the case)

Processing Time: Subject to verification

How to Register a Death

Step 1

Determine the type of registration(Standard or Late)

Step 2

Collect the required documents

Step 3

Register immediately at District Registrar located nearest to where the death occurred.

Register a Death Today

Ensure proper documentation for legal and personal matters. Visit your nearest District Registrar’s Office for immediate registration or contact the Civil Registry Office for late registrations.

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Corrections, Issues, and Record Searches

Correct or request certified copies of civil records like birth, marriage, or death.