Denmark - Obtain Copy of Death Certificate
ProcedureEdit
The simplest way to get certified copies of a death certificate is to order them through the funeral home or mortuary at the time of the death. If you are in charge of winding up the deceased persons affairs, you should ask for at least ten copies. You will need one each time you claim property or benefits that belonged to the deceased person, including life insurance proceeds, Social Security benefits, payable on death accounts, veterans benefits, and many others.
Required DocumentsEdit
You must show positive identification to receive a copy of a birth certificate. If making your request by mail, you must include a photocopy of your driver's license or two other forms of identification.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Lolland Kommune
http://www.lolland.dk
[email protected]
Jernbanegade 7
4930 Maribo
TEL: +45 5467 6767
Tnder Kommune
http://www.toender.dk
[email protected]
Jomfrustien 8
6270 Tnder
TEL: +45 74929709
Snderborg Kommune
http://www.sonderborg.dk
[email protected]
Raadhustorvet 10
6400 Snderborg
TEL: +45 88 72 51 84
Aabenraa Kommune
http://www.aabenraa.dk
[email protected]
Skelbaekvej 2
6200 aabenraa
TEL: +45 7376 76 76
EligibilityEdit
You can obtain a death certificate only if you have tangible interest.
FeesEdit
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ValidityEdit
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid. e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to UseEdit
Order certificate with digital signature
Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
Once you have ordered your certificate will be sent to your registered address within 5 working days, if you live in Denmark.
If you have not received your certificate within 5 business days, you must contact the authority processing your order.
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InstructionsEdit
If the time of death has passed and you need to order death certificates yourself, contact the county or state vital records office. For deaths that occurred within the past few months, you should start with the county office, because it is more likely to have the certificate on file. After a few months have passed, the state office will probably have it, too.
Required InformationEdit
- Full name
- Address
- Birth date and birthplace
- Fathers name and birthplace
- Mothers name and birthplace
- Complete or partial Social Security number
- Veterans discharge or claim number
- Marital status and name of surviving spouse, if there was one
- Number of copies
- Date, place, and time of death, and
- The cause of death.
Need for the DocumentEdit
When someone dies, the death must be registered with the local or state vital records office within a matter of days. The vital records office can then issue copies of the death certificate, which you may want or your personal records or to handle a deceased persons affairs.
Information which might helpEdit
When a loved one passes away, a death certificate is created to mark the time and cause of their passing. Often a family member needs a copy of a death certificate when settling an estate, for insurance purposes, or for gaining access or terminating government services, including health care or pension plans.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
You will need one to claim property or benefits that belonged to the deceased person, including life insurance proceeds, Social Security benefits, payable on death accounts, veterans benefits, and many others.
External LinksEdit
http://www.koege.dk/borger.aspx
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