Singapore - Apply for Copy of Death Certificate or Extract

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Procedure

Apply Online (With required information)

1. The applicant has to visit the website in the below online link
2. There are three ways to apply for death extract.

The first method can be done through the following steps.

1. If you have a SingPass account, then click on “SingPass Holder” button.
2. Click on “Apply Death Extract” button.
3. Log into the SingPass account by typing the “SingPass ID” and “Password” if you have account. Otherwise, you can create account by clicking on “Register now” button.
4. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
5. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
6. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
7. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.

The second method has the following steps.

1. Click on “Non SingPass Holder” button.
2. Click on “Apply Death Extract” button.
3. Fill in the “Identification type” and “Identification number” and click on “Next” button.
4. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
5. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
6. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
7. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.

The Third method has the following steps.

1. Click on “Corporate applicant” button.
2. Click on “Apply Death Extract” button.
3. Fill in the “Name of corporate entity”, choose the necessary option and click on “Next” button.
4. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
5. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
6. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
7. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.
8. The death extract will be sent through registered post. Please make sure that someone is present at the mailing address to receive the post. ICA will not take responsibility for any damage caused in the mailing process.
9. Applicants who wish to collect the death extract at ICA Building can mention in the "Other Reasons/Remarks" column in the online application.

Apply Online (Without required information)

1. The applicant has to visit the website in the below Link
2. There are three ways to apply for death extract.
3. The first method can be done through the following steps.
4. If you have a SingPass account, then click on “SingPass Holder” button.
5. Click on “Search Death Record” button. Again click on “Search Death Record” button in the pop up.
6. Log into the SingPass account by typing the “SingPass ID” and “Password” if you have account. Otherwise, you can create account by clicking on “Register now” button.
7. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
8. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
9. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
10. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.
11. The result of search will be informed through email.
12. After receiving the result, the applicant can apply for death extract.
13. The applicant has to visit the website in the below Link
14. Click on “SingPass Holder” button.
15. Click on “Apply Death Extract” button.
16. Log into the SingPass account by typing the “SingPass ID” and “Password” if you have account. Otherwise, you can create account by clicking on “Register now” button.
17. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
18. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
19. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
20. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.
21. The second method has the following steps.
22. Click on “Non SingPass Holder” button.
23. Click on “Search Death Record” button. Again click on “Search Death Record” button in the pop up.
24. Fill in the “Identification type” and “Identification number” and click on “Next” button.
25. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
26. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
27. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
28. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.
29. The result of search will be informed through email.
30. After receiving the result, the applicant can apply for death extract.
31. The applicant has to visit the website in the below Link
32. Click on “Non SingPass Holder” button.
33. Click on “Apply Death Extract” button.
34. Fill in the “Identification type” and “Identification number” and click on “Next” button.
35. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
36. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
37. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
38. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.
39. The Third method has the following steps.
40. Click on “Corporate applicant” button.
41. Click on “Search Death Record” button. Again click on “Search Death Record” button in the pop up.
42. Fill in the “Name of corporate entity”, choose the necessary option and click on “Next” button.
43. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
44. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
45. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
46. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.
47. The result of search will be informed through email.
48. After receiving the result, the applicant can apply for death extract.
49. The applicant has to visit the website in the below Link
50. Click on “Apply Death Extract” button.
51. Fill in the “Name of corporate entity”, choose the necessary option and click on “Next” button.
52. Fill in the applicants’ details and click on “Next” button.
53. Check the details in the confirmation page and click on “Submit” button.
54. In the next page, check the payment summary and proceed to make payment through preferred payment mode.
55. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.
56. The death extract will be sent through registered post. Please make sure that someone is present at the mailing address to receive the post. ICA will not take responsibility for any damage caused in the mailing process.
57. Applicants who wish to collect the death extract at ICA Building can mention in the "Other Reasons/Remarks" column in the online application

Apply In-Person from Overseas

1. Applicants shall visit the nearby office of embassy.
2. Refer the office contact details in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section below for address details.
3. The embassy will help you to forward the application to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
4. Collect the application form from the office.
5. Now complete the form with the necessary information and make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Attach the documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below with the completed application form.
7. Arrange an appointment with the officer to submit the application.
8. Check the application form and then submit it to the concerned authority.
9. Now pay the required fee to the concerned authority.
10. The officer after validating the application form and the documents will provide you with an acknowledgement/receiving slip.
11. Once it is processed, the embassy will inform the applicant.
12. The applicant will be required to carry the acknowledgement/receiving slip when going to collect the document.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Photocopy of your relevant identification documents i.e. Passport, NRIC, Death Certificate, Citizenship Certificate (if applicable)

Office Locations & Contacts

Immigration & Checkpoints
AuthorityICA Building
10 Kallang Road
Singapore 208718
(next to Lavender MRT)
Operating Hours
Mondays to Fridays: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, andSaturdays: 8.00 am to 1.00 pm.Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Contact details of office Contact link
Contact details of embassies Contact link

Eligibility

• The death should have occurred in Singapore.
• The family members or relatives of the deceased are eligible to apply.

Fees

For Death extract
The fee is S$40 for a copy of death extract. This fee does not include the postage fee. The postage fee will be calculated based on the mailing address and number of copies mentioned in the online application.
For Search of death record

• The fee is S$40 for a one-month search period
• The fee is S$40 for every additional month or part thereof.

The search fee cannot be refunded.

Validity

The certificate is valid forever.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

For Death extract

• The processing time for application is 4 working days. The application processing time does not include postal delivery time. Local postal delivery time may take 2 to 3 working days. International postal delivery time depends on the foreign postal service.
  
• For Search of death record
  
• The processing time depends on the period of search. You will get information of the search result via email. *When the search is finished successfully, you can apply for a copy of the death extract.
  

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Instructions

Payment can be made using the following ways:

• Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card
• American Express (AMEX) credit card
• Internet direct debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank internet banking accounts in Singapore).

Required Information

• Full Name (as stated in the death certificate)
• Gender
• Mother’s name
• Mobile No.
• Email
• Personal details
• Date of Death or an approximate time period during which you think the deceased had passed away
• Place or address of death
• Last known address.

Need for the Document

It is a proof of death for a deceased person in Singapore.

Information which might help

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Registry of Births and Deaths only records the deaths that occurred in Singapore, which were registered in Singapore after 1872. Records of death that happened overseas will not be recorded.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is responsible for keeping Singapore’s borders secure against the entry of dangerous people and cargo through land, air and sea.
A death extract is a true certified copy of the death certificate. It is used to replace a lost or damaged death certificate. Individuals who require a death extract, but do not have the necessary information should apply for a search of the death record.