Mexico - Apply for Death Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Death Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Civil Registration Office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Ensure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Medical Certificate of Death
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Proof of Relationship
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Civil Registration Office
Héroes de Nacozari esq. Av. López Mateos,
Col. San Luis, C.P. 20250, Aguascalientes, Ags.
Telephone number: 01 449 9 10 26 46 ext. 6322
Contact link

Eligibility

To apply for a death certificate in Mexico, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a legal representative of the deceased person.
• You must be able to provide proof of your identity and relationship to the deceased person.
• You must be able to provide proof of the death of the deceased person, such as a death certificate from a hospital or funeral home.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Place of Death
• Date of Death
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Applicants’ nationality
• Full name of the applicant's mother
• Full name of the applicant's father
• Nationality of applicant's mother
• Nationality of the applicant's father
• Marital status
• Spouse's Name
• Nationality of spouse
• Date of Marriage
• Place of marriage
• Phone number
• E-mail
• Date
• Delcaration

Need for the Document

• A death certificate in Mexico is an official document issued by the civil registry office (Oficialía del Registro Civil) that provides legal proof of a person's death.
• It is an important document used for various administrative, legal, and personal purposes.

Information which might help

The death certificate contains vital information about the deceased person, including:

• Deceased Person's Information: The full name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, and occupation of the deceased.
• Date and Place of Death: The exact date, time, and place where the death occurred.
• Cause of Death: A description of the cause or causes of death, as determined by a medical professional. This may include specific medical conditions, injuries, or other factors contributing to the death.
• Identity of Informant: The name, relationship to the deceased, and identification information of the person who reported the death to the civil registry office.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• This certificate is used as legal proof of death for various legal matters, such as estate settlement, inheritance procedures, and insurance claims.

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