Nagaland Death Certificate

The death certificate is an official statement declared by a doctor or by a medical examiner that provides the cause, date, and place of an individual's death. In this article, we look in detail at the procedure to apply for a Nagaland death certificate.

Why Do You Need a Death Certificate?

The following are the purposes to obtain death certificates:

• To obtain a legal heir certificate
• To fulfill social, legal, and official obligations
• To avail of family pension and insurance
• To apply for government schemes and pensions
• To know the cause of death
• To conduct statistics on various diseases
• To settle property disputes

Registration of Deaths in India

In India, every death must be registered within 21 days of its occurrence in the respective State or Union Territory according to the Births and Death Registration Act of 1969. The Indian Government has appointed a Register General at the center and Chief Registrars in the states. Depending on the place of occurrence, deaths are to be registered by the following people:

• If a death occurs in a house, the head of the household is eligible to register the death at the concerned Registrar Office.
• If a death occurs in a hospital, the authorized person from the medical institution is responsible for registering the death.
• If a death occurs in jail, the jail in-charge can register the death with the concerned Registrar Office.
• If a death occurs in the public place, the local police in-charge or the headman of the village can register the death.

Documents Required for Application

To apply for a death certificate, submit the following documents along with the application:

• Identification Proof
• Ration Card
• Aadhaar Card
• An affidavit stating the date and time of death
• Address proof

Application Procedure for Death Certificate

Step 1: Log on to the website

The applicant has to log on to the official website.

Step 2: Click on Online Services

The applicant must click the 'Online Services' tab.

Step 3: Registered User

If already registered, the applicant can log in by entering the User ID and password. Otherwise, the applicant must sign up on the portal.

Step 4: Access the Death Certificate Application

By clicking on the death certificate, the application form appears.

Step 5: Enter the Required Details

The applicant has to enter the details in the application form.

Step 6: Upload Necessary Documents

The applicant must scan and upload all the required documents with the application form.

Step 7: Submit the Application

After uploading the documents, the applicant must submit the form in the online portal.

Step 8: Receive Transaction ID and Password

Upon submission, the applicant receives a transaction ID and password to check the status of the application.

Step 9: Verification Process

The authorities conduct a verification process to check the accuracy of the provided details.

Step 10: Certificate Issuance

Once all the details are verified, the applicant receives the Death Certificate.

Understanding the Fee Structure

All deaths registered within 21 days of occurrence require no fee. However, applicants must pay a fee for registrations made after 21 days:

• If registering after 21 days and within 30 days, a fee of Rs. 2 is required from the applicant.
• If registering after one month, a fee of Rs. 2 is required. Additionally, a permit letter must be obtained from the Additional Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths and Director of Economics and Statistics.
• If registering after one year, a fee of Rs. 10 is required. A permit must also be obtained from the Magistrate, Ist Class, in the prescribed form.

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