Uttarakhand Death Certificate

In Uttarakhand, it is obligatory under the Uttarakhand Registration of Births and Deaths Rules and Registration of Births and Deaths Act, to register every death with the concerned State Government. A death certificate is an important document issued by the State Government to declare a person’s demise officially. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining a Uttarakhand death certificate in detail. Also, read about Uttarakhand Caste Certificate

Purpose of Obtaining Death Certificate

The death certificate is given by the birth and death registrar of Uttarakhand state stating the cause of the death, date and place. Purposes of obtaining Uttarakhand death certificate are below:

To prove the time and date of death
To free the deceased from social, judicial and governmental obligations
To prove the facts of death
To settle property related disputes
To help the widow of deceased with financial assistance
To gain insurance for the family and other benefits.

Registering Death in Uttarakhand

The following specified persons are eligible to register death under the following circumstances: Death occurs in the house: The head of the household is eligible to register the death in the concerned Registrar Office. Death occurs in hospital: A person who is authorised by the medical institution is responsible for death registration in the respective Registrar Office. Death occurs in jail: The jail in-charge can register the death with the concerned Registrar Office. Death occurs in public place: The local police in-charge or headman of the village can register the death.

Documents Required

The applicant needs to submit the following document while applying for the certificate:

Proof of birth of the deceased.
Cremation/Burial Certificate
Certificates of Institutes – Hospital/Doctors
The document which contains the time and place of death.
Application Form (death certificate)
Passport size photograph of the deceased.

Fee Applicable

The applicant will have to remit Rs. 20/- for the issuance of the death certificate.

Concerned Authority

In Uttarakhand, the Nagar Palika and the Chief Medical Officer have been designated as District Registrars for Death in Urban areas. The Gram Panchayat Officer has been designated as Registrar in Rural areas.

Online Application Procedure

To apply for Uttarakhand death certificate through the e-District portal, follow the step by step guidelines listed below: Step 1: The applicant has to go to the official website of Uttarakhand to register the death. [caption id="attachment_58344" align="aligncenter" width="976"]