You may apply for a certificate: Online at

• www.cbs.sa.gov.au
• Payment only by credit card.

By post

• Complete the application form and mail it with a copy of your identification and a cheque or money order (payable to Births, Deaths and Marriages) or your credit card details to the: Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office, GPO Box 1351, Adelaide SA 5001. Phone 131 882

Paying in person

• Payment can be made in person at:

Consumer and Business Services

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office

Level 2, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell St

Adelaide SA 5000

Service SA customer service centres in:

• Berri
• Gawler
• Kadina
• Mount Gambier
• Murray Bridge
• Naracoorte
• Port Augusta
• Port Lincoln
• Port Pirie
• Whyalla

All applications for certificates must be accompanied by evidence of the applicant's identification. Failure to provide identification will result in processing delays with the application. The following documents are acceptable as identification:

• One (1) form of identification - showing photo, current name, address and signature, such as:
  • Current Australian Driver's licence
  • Proof of age card

OR

• Two (2) forms of identification - one must show current name and address and one must show signature, such as:
  • Passport
  • Centrelink or health care card
  • Pension / seniors card
  • Credit / direct debit card OR bank statement
  • Department of Veterans' Affairs card
  • Business & Occupational Services licence
  • Defence Force / Police service ID card
  • Current Australian firearms licence
  • Electricity / gas / other utilities account
  • Telephone / mobile account.

• For further information regarding proof of identity requirements, please refer to our Proof of Identity Policy.

Postal Addres

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office,

GPO Box 1351,

Adelaide, SA 5001.

Phone 131 882

Physical Address

Consumer and Business Services

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office

Level 2, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell St

Adelaide SA 5000

Regional Service SA Centres http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/contact.html#Regional_Services

Are only available to the current spouse, parents, children and non-parental legal custodians/guardians (documentary evidence required)

Death Certificate: $43.50

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office strives to issue certificates within five (5) working days following receipt of a completed application.

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• You may apply for the certificate either by online or by post or in person.
• The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office strives to issue certificates within five (5) working days following receipt of a completed application. However, due to high demand, sometimes be unable to meet our service charter standards for the provision of death certificates which are not held on computer.
• All applications for certificates are subject to the Registrar's Access Policy, which restricts access to records depending on the age of the record and the relationship of the applicant. This is to ensure the security and privacy of the subject matter(s) is maintained.
• Applicants are also required to provide evidence of their identification in accordance with the Proof of Identity Policy.
• You can also obtain forms from:
  • Bill paying post offices in South Australia: An application form for a death certificate is available at all bill paying post offices in South Australia. Forms cannot be lodged here however.
• You can also obtain and lodge an application form for a death certificate at Regional Service SA Centres.

Applicant details

• Applicants Name
• Postal Address
• Reason certificate is required
• Your relationship to the person named on the certificate
• Telephone Number
• Date of Application

Certificate Details

• Full name (Sur Name and Given Names)
• Date of Death
• Place of Death
• Mothers Name
• Fathers Name
• Residential Address

You can apply for the death certificate of your beloved one by following the below instructions and procedure.

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A death certificate provides legal evidence of a persons death and used to get all the death benefits to their beloved ones.

Application form of South Australia Death Certificate http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/assets/files/app_for_cert_07.pdf

Regional Service SA Centres http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/contact.html#Regional_Services

Proof of Identity Policy http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/applying/identity.html

The Registrar's Access Policy http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/applying/access.html

Fees for births, deaths and marriages http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/fees.html

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