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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#Application form for registering a death in Tanzania is available in Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency, Tanzania [https://rita.go.tz/rita_branches.php?lang=en contact link]
#Applicant must provide all information in the application form.
#Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all documents that are necessary for completing this procedure.
#Documents that are needed for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Applicant must attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting it.
#Fee for this procedure is listed under “Fee” section of this page for various categories.
#If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, concerned authorities will provide notification to the applicant regarding the availability of the registered document within 1 day.
#Applicant can visit the office to collect their document after getting the notification.
#If there is no information regarding the document is provided, then, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.
 
'''Apply Online'''
#Application for registering a death online is available in the following [https://online.rita.go.tz/ login link]
#If applicant is an existing user, they can login directly using their “Username” and “Password” and then click on “Login”.
#If applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create Account” button.
#On the following page, applicant must provide all details that are requested for new registration and finally click on “Register” for creating the account.
#Once the account is created successfully, applicant can login by using their “Username” and “Password”.
#After logging in, applicant must click on “Register Death” and the application form for registering a death will be opened.
#Applicant must provide all information that are requested in the application form.
#Applicant should upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
#Finally, applicant must click on the “Submit” button for submitting the application online.
#Fee for this procedure can be paid online by using Mobile Payment Services (M-PESA, TIGO PESA and AIRTEL Money) only in accordance with the information provided to the applicant.
#Applicant must specify the district of pickup point to collect the certificate.
#If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly, the applicant will receive the certificate within 1 day via post.
 
==Required Documents==
*Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death
*ID Card of the deceased
*Travel Document of the deceased (in case of a tourist)
*ID Card / Travel Document of the Applicant
*Minutes of family meeting (in case of late registration)
*Supporting letter from relevant government authorities such as Ward Executive Officer, Village Executive Officer.
*Passport size photographs of the Applicant
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency''' 
'''Location:''' Dar es Salaam 
'''Address:''' Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency, Rita Tower, Simu St, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 
'''Contact:''' (+255) 222 924 180 
[https://rita.go.tz/rita_branches.php?lang=en Contact link] 
[https://goo.gl/maps/m7WuES7ah1aF2aTL8 Location link] 
 

==Eligibility==

*Any kind of the deceased person are eligible.
 
 
==Fees==

*Death that has occurred within 30 days – TZS 3500/-
*If death is over 30 days and below 10 years – TZS 4000/-
*If the death is over 10 years – TZS 10,000/-
 
 
==Validity==

*The Death Certificate is valid forever.
 
 
==Documents to Use==

*Downloadable application form for late death registration is available in the following [https://rita.go.tz/files/forms/FOMU%20D3.pdf link]

 

 
==Sample Documents==

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==

*The processing time for this procedure is 1 day.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
*Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
*Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions as mentioned by concerned authorities properly.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Details of the Deceased
*Date of Death
*Cause of Death
*Place of Death
*Sex, Age and Marital Status
*Nationality
*Details of the person registering death
*Place of burial

 
 
==Need for the Document==
*Death Certificate is a legal document that acts as an evidence for someone’s death in Tanzania.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*Death registration in Tanzania is compulsory and must be done by the next kin of the deceased person.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
*Death certificate can be used by the next kin of the deceased person for getting the deceased person’s inheritance.
*Death certificate is a necessary document for a person who is willing to remarry after the death of their spouse.
 
 
==External Links==
*Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency [https://rita.go.tz/index.php?lang=en link]
 
 
==Others==
*Procedure to obtain Death Certificate [https://rita.go.tz/page.php?pg=85&lang=en link]
*Procedures to obtain the Death Certificate via E-Services [https://rita.go.tz/page.php?pg=655&lang=en link]

 

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