Djibouti - Obtain Death Certificate

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Procedure

1. Duplicates of a certificate may be issued in case of loss, theft or destruction. They may also be issued in case of deterioration. To obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate, go to your local civil status office (located in your town hall).
2. Do not forget to bring a valid identification. The registry personnel may ask for your ID in order to confirm your identity and to make sure that you have the right to obtain the certificate.
3. When you submit your request make sure that you have provided these important details, this will make searching for the record easier:
   1. Name of the deceased
   2. Sex
   3. Date of death
4. Pay the application fee and wait for instructions from the Registrar regarding when can you comeback to collect the certificate.

If you are outside Djibouti

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" section to get in touch with the nearest Embassy of Djibouti in the country where you are currently staying. The Embassy's consular service section will be able to help process your request to obtain a copy of a death certificate.

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Required Documents

• Written request
• Valid identification

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate General of Population and Family
Address: Boulevard de la Rpublique de Djibouti
Tel: 21 35 45 56
Email: [email protected]

Djibouti - Embassies

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Fees

Copy of death certificate: 1500 for the stamp

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name of the deceased
• Sex
• Date of death

Need for the Document

This procedure provides information on how you can obtain a copy of a death certificate in Djibouti.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

A copy of the original death certificate is often needed to be presented in the following cases:

• claiming life insurance benefits;
• claiming pensions
• settling estates

External Links

http://www.lapopulation.dj/

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