El Salvador - 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 death certificate, go to your local civil registry office where the death was registered.
2. Do not forget to bring a valid identification. The registry personnel may ask for your ID in order to confirm your identity and 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 which 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 El Salvador

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" section to get in touch with the nearest Embassy of El Salvador 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 for the certificate
• Valid ID

Office Locations & Contacts

Registro Nacional de las Personas Naturales | RNPN
Torre RNPN, General Manuel Jos Arce colony,
Douglas Vladimir Varela Street and Avenue Cavalry, San Salvador,
Republic of El Salvador, Central America.
Phone: (503) 2521-9300 | (503) 2521-9320 / Fax: (503) 2279-3126
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website

El Salvador - Embassies and Consulates

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Fees

In some municipalities a copy of a death certificate cost around $ 3.50.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

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 El Salvador.

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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.sansalvador.gob.sv/tramites/17-registro-ciudadano.html

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