📝 Death Certificate Assistance - Maharashtra

A Death Certificate is an essential legal document issued by the government, certifying the death of a person. It is needed for inheritance, insurance claims, bank account closures, and more.

📍 How to Apply in Maharashtra

You can apply for a death certificate through the Aaple Sarkar portal. The process involves:

Registering on the Aaple Sarkar portal.
Filling out the death certificate application form.
Uploading required documents such as hospital report, ID of deceased, proof of relationship.
Paying applicable fees online.
Verification and approval by local municipal authorities.

📄 Documents Required

Medical certificate of cause of death (if death occurred in hospital)
Letter from Gram Panchayat/Municipality (if death occurred at home)
Address proof of deceased
ID proof of applicant
Photograph of deceased (sometimes optional)

💰 Fees

The fee may vary between ₹10 to ₹50 depending on the issuing authority and the urgency of the request. Additional charges may apply for duplicate copies or late registration.

🌐 Translation Requirement

If the original death certificate is in a regional language like Marathi, and you require it for passport, foreign claims, or legal proceedings abroad, you will need a certified English translation.

Get it done through a certified translator or advocate. You may also submit a Translation Affidavit to authenticate the accuracy of the translation.

Generate Translation Affidavit

🏢 Registrar Offices in Maharashtra

Pune: Office of Birth & Death Registrar, Pune Municipal Corporation
Mumbai: Ward Office (Birth & Death Dept), BMC
Nagpur: Registrar of Births & Deaths, Nagpur Mahanagarpalika
Thane: Thane Municipal Corporation Death Registrar Office

📌 FAQs

Q: How many days after the death can I apply?

You must apply within 21 days of the death. After this period, you need to file a delayed registration request and pay a penalty.

Q: Who can apply for the death certificate?

Immediate family members, legal heirs, or the hospital authorities (if death occurred there).

Q: What if the death occurred in another state?

You must apply in the same state/municipality where the death occurred.

Q: What if I lost the original certificate?

You can apply for a duplicate copy by submitting an affidavit and ID proof at the registrar’s office.

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