Switzerland - Obtain Death Certificate

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Procedure

Civil Registry Office - In Person

• Certified copies of certificates are obtained from the Civil Registry Office where the death was registered.
• Submit a request by completing an application form. Be ready to present a valid ID in case the civil registry officer asked for it.
• It will be good if you would call the Registry Office first before you go there, just to make sure that you have all the documents needed in applying for the procedure. Use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get the contact details of your local Civil Registry Office.

If you are outside Switzerland
You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest Swiss diplomatic/consular missions. They may be able to help you submit your request to obtain a certified copy of a death record.

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Required Documents

• Completed request form
• Valid identification

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Office Locations & Contacts

Swiss Civil Registry Offices

Swiss diplomatic/consular missions abroad

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Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

Death certificates are ordered from the civil registry office where the death was registered.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A death certificate is a document that certifies the death of a person and provides details of the place, date and time of death.

This procedure provides you information on how you can obtain a certified copy of a death record.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Death certificate: this document certifies the death of a person and provides details of the place, date and time of death.

External Links

https://www.ch.ch/en/ordering-civil-status-certificates/

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