Written Application For Authorized Copy Of Death Certificate: Fill & Download for Free

Just visit bank disbursing pension and submit a written application with copy of death certificate. Along with this, apply to military authorities at record office for staring family pension to surviving wife or unmarried daughter with all documents and follow it up.

Immediately After DeathImmediately after someone dies, several things need to happen. First, a medical professional will need to fill out the Pronouncement of Death form. Then arrangements will have to be made to move the body from its place of death. Finally, a death registration form must be completed and filed with the county in which the person died. And, if the person dies out of state (away from their home) or out of the country there are additional steps that will need to be taken.Pronouncement of death and transportationRegistration of the death and death certificatesDeath out of stateDeath out of the countryTransporting ashesPronouncement of death and transportationArrangements will need to be made to transport the body to a mortuary, crematory or the coroner’s office unless there is going to be a home burial service. However, before the body can be moved anywhere, a medical professional will need to complete a Pronouncement of Death form. The date and time on the form will become the official time of death.If it appears that the death was not from natural causes, the Coroner’s office will be contacted to see if an autopsy needs to be done.If the death occurs in a hospital:Someone at the hospital will complete the Prouncement of Death form.Federal law requires the person completing the Pronouncement of Death form to notify the hospital’s organ procurement staff. The organ procurement staff will talk with the family about the opportunity to donate organs or tissue.The hospital or a family member will call the funeral home and make arrangements for the body to be picked up and transferred to a funeral provider or other designated facility. If the hospital has a morgue, they may transfer the body there while waiting for transportation.If the death occurs at home:Someone will have to call 911 and request that a person be sent to the house to complete the Pronouncement of Death form. If hospice was involved, they can complete the form.If the death is a result of an accident:Pronouncement of death may be at the scene of the accident or the body may be taken to a hospital or a coroner’s office, where the pronouncement will occur.If the death is in a nursing home:Medical professionals there can also complete the form.The nursing staff there will arrange for an immediate pickup of the body since they don’t have a morgue in which to store the body. In fact, most nursing homes, as part of their admitting practice, require the identification of a funeral establishment in case of death. Then the nursing home can make arrangements to transfer the body to that funeral home if they can’t immediately locate the next of kin.If arrangements have been made to donate the body to medical science:The next of kin or designated agent should notify the medical institution with which the deceased made prior arrangements to ask what they want done with the body. A contact name and phone number should be available in the contract provided by the medical institution. FYI, the contract should specify whether the institution or the estate will be for transportation of the body.If death is unexpected, traumatic or suspicious, or the cause of death cannot be documented on the death certificate:The body may need to be taken to the coroner’s office where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause. Different county and state laws determine whether the coroner is required to examine the body.If an autopsy is to be performed, the state in which the person died may require a family member to sign an authorization form. Some counties have funds available for autopsy and body transportation; others may charge for these services.Once the autopsy has been completed, the body will be released.ReturnRegistration of the death and death certificatesState laws require the funeral provider, coroner or person in charge of a home funeral to complete the following:Death Registration form – This form collects two types of information about the deceased. The first is demographic information and is usually provided by the deceased’s family. The second type identifies the cause of death; that information is provided by a physician or coroner.Burial Permit form – identifies the type of disposition that has been chosen and also states where the deceased will be buried or where and how the ashes will be scattered.Both of these forms must be submitted to the County Recorder in the county in which the deceased died for review and approval. The body cannot be disposed of without them having been signed by the County Recorder. After disposal, the entity responsible for that disposal must sign the Burial Permit form and return it to the County Recorder.FYI, the county office processing death registration forms is called different names in different counties and states including the Department of Health, the Department of Vital Statistics or the Recorder’s Office.Once the County Recorder has certified the death registration form as complete and accurate, they can provide:A Certified Death Abstract (commonly called a Death Certificate) printed on official paper. This certified death abstract is the document most organizations require as proof of the death. For example, if the deceased had a life insurance policy, the company will not provide benefits without this proof of death.The executor of the estate must pay a fee for every copy of this form that is needed; it varies by state but usually ranges between $10 and $15 each. An original certified death abstract includes the signature of the County Recorder as well as the county seal. Some organizations processing death claims will accept a photocopy of the death certificate but many require an original. On average, ten certified death abstracts are required to settle an estate.The certified copy of the death registration form is called a Certified Death Abstract because the information on it is an abstract of the data actually collected on your death registration form. The abstract only lists the name of the deceased and his or her date of birth. The death registration form also collects the cause and place of death information, which is provided by a physician or a coroner.Most mortuaries or crematories can help the designated agent or executor to obtain certified original death abstracts by requesting them when they submit the death registration form to the county in which the deceased died. They will pay the certified death registration fees to the county and then bill these costs as part of the funeral. If the funeral director does not do this, or if the funeral agent or executor finds that they need additional originals, they will need to visit the county recorder and request them. Because certified death abstracts are often used in identify theft, some states now require any later requests for death certificates to be submitted on notarized forms.A copy of the Death Registration form is kept on file in the County Recorder’s office where the death occurred for a period of time which varies by state. The County Recorder then forwards the approved Death Registration form to the State Department of Vital Statistics where the signed death registration will be stored as a permanent record.The designated agent, executor or next of kin should check the death registration form carefully for any errors. If the date of death is entered incorrectly, the printed death certificate will show the wrong date of death, which could be a problem in closing out accounts, settling insurance claims, etc.ReturnDeath out of stateIf the deceased died out of state and desires a traditional burial service, their designated agent or a family member will probably need to arrange to transport their body back home. This will require the coordination of a funeral home in each city. Most funeral homes have relationships with world-wide agencies that specialize in shipping bodies home. If a body is shipped on a common carrier, it must be embalmed prior to shipping or sealed in an airtight casket or transportation container.The cost for shipping human remains via air within the United States ranges from $275 to $1,500 plus applicable tax. For example, to ship a body from California to New York costs $525; from Florida to Massachusetts costs $305.Source: Delta Cares – a division of Delta Air Lines – published rates 6/09Two other options can also be considered:A funeral and burial in the city in which the death occurred.Cremation in the city of death and then shipment of the cremains.If the deceased purchased a pre-need funeral policy, it may be transferable to the city in which the deceased actually died. It depends on the actual policy and the state in which the deceased officially resided. Whoever is handling funeral arrangements should contact the funeral home with whom the deceased signed a contract to find out what should or can be done.Involving the funeral home that will be used for the funeral is usually a good first step. They can help to arrange transportation, etc.ReturnDeath out of the countryIf the deceased died outside of the United States, the designated agent or a relative should contact the United States Consulate in the country in which the death occurred and they should be asked for help in making the arrangements for the return of the body or for its disposition in the foreign city. See http://usembassy.state.gov/ for a list of the consulate addresses and phone numbers.The U.S. Department of State should also be contacted for further information and help.Certain documents are required by U.S. and foreign countries’ laws before remains can be sent from one country to another and those documents may vary depending on the circumstances of the death.A U.S. consular mortuary certificate-prepared by the U.S. consular office, and will be required if the body is being returned to the United States. This document, written in English, contains necessary information including the cause of the death. Generally, if the remains have been embalmed, the documentation which accompanies the consular mortuary certificate will satisfy U.S. public health requirements.A foreign death certificate provided by the U.S. consular mortuary (if available).The affidavit of the foreign funeral director – This document attests that the casket contains only the deceased’s body and clothing, plus packing materials.The body transmit permit – It will accompany the remains to the United States and is issued by local health authorities at the port of embarcation.A bill of lading – If the remains are not accompanied by a passenger, a bill of lading must be issued by the airline carrier to cover the body’s transportation.Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad- Prepared by the Consular Officer, this report includes the essential facts concerning the death, planned disposition of the remains and custody of the deceased’s personal effects. It may also serve as a death certificate in the United States for probate, inheritance and other purposes. The next of kin will also find this report helpful in dealing with insurance companies, Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, financial institutions such as banks and credit card companies, or any other situation in which proof of death is needed.If the remains have not been embalmed, the U.S. consular officer should alert U.S. Customs and the U.S. Public Health Service at point of entry in advance, faxing copies of the consular mortuary certificate, local death certificate (if available), affidavit of the foreign funeral director and a formal statement from competent foreign authorities stating that the individual did not die from a communicable disease. Otherwise, the deceased’s family may have a problem getting the body back into the United States.Once the body is received by a local funeral provider in the United States, that provider will complete the required death registration form and cremation or burial permit forms.If the deceased is a U.S. citizen and when he or she dies abroad there is no legal representative present in the country, the consular office usually notifies the deceased’s next of kin by official telegram relayed through the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The U.S. consular office will then receive instructions from the deceased’s legal representative and will arrange for disposition of the remains. The consul can also act as provisional conservator of the deceased’s personal effects, such as jewelry and clothing and will pay local debts such as a hospital bill, from funds available in the deceased’s estate of from funds received from the legal representation.Further information about document and assistance from the U.S. Consular Office is available at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/abroad/events-and-records/death.htmlReturnTransporting AshesIf the body is cremated in an out of state or out of country location and the ashes are being brought home or taken to another location to be scattered, there are Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations that must be followed.If the urn is being transported as carry-on luggage, it MUST pass through the x-ray machine and be screened. Whoever is carrying the urn or other container needs to be sure it is made of a material that can be successfully x-rayed, such as wood, plastic or a non-lead lined ceramic. If the container is made of a material that generates an opaque image and prevents the security scanner from clearly seeing what’s inside, the container will NOT be allowed through the security checkpoint. And under no circumstances will a screener open the container or urn, even if the person carrying it requests this action.

In respect of Indian passport:The undermentioned are entitled to non ECR passport, viz.All holders of Diplomatic/official PassportsNo separate document is required except Diplomatic passport.All GAZETTED Government servants, their spouses and dependent children.0. For Gazetted Government servantsi) Identity Certificate as per Annexure AORii) No Objection Certificate as per Annexure GORiii) Prior Intimation Letter (PI) as per Annexure H0. For spouses of gazetted government servantsi) Identity Certificate as per Annexure AORii) An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of0. For dependent children of gazetted government servantsi) Identity Certificate as per Annexure AORii) Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and DeathsORiii) School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institutionORiv) Passport copy of the government servantAll persons having educational qualifications of matriculation and aboveMatriculation or Higher Educational Pass CertificateAll persons above the age of 50 years0. i) Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Births & DeathsORii) School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institutionAll children up to the age of 18 years. (For re-issue of passport, after they attain the age of 18 years, documents to prove their non-ECR category has to be submitted, else ECR stamping will be done)Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and DeathsIncome-Tax payers (including Agricultural Income-Tax payees) in their individual capacity, their spouses and dependent children below the age 18 years0. i) Proof of assessment of income tax and actual payment of income tax for last one yearORii) Income Tax return statement (with income tax being paid by the applicant) for last one year that is stamped by income tax authorities and a copy of the PAN cardNote: i) Proof of payment of advance tax is not sufficient. You need to submit additional documents as specified aboveii) Applicants submitting NILL income tax return statement are not eligible.0. For spouses, certificate signifying relationi) An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Marriage Registrar needs to be submitted. For verification, spouse's name needs to be endorsed in the applicant's passport.OR0. For dependent children certificate signifying relationi) Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and DeathsORii) School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institutionPersons possessing two years diploma from any institute recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT), or persons holding three years diploma/equivalent degree from institutions, such as Polytechnics recognized by the Central/State Governments of IndiaPass Certificate issued by the InstituteNurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing Council Act. 1947Nursing CertificateAll professional Degree holders , their spouses and dependent children. Examples of professional degree holders are Doctors holding MBBS degree or equivalent degree in AYURVED or HOMEOPATHY, accredited Journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Lecturers, Teachers, Scientists, Advocates, etc0. Certificate of the professional degree held0. For spouses, certificate signifying relationi)An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Marriage Registrar needs to be submitted. For verification, spouse's name needs to be endorsed in the applicant's passport.0. For dependent children certificate signifying relationi) Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and DeathsORii) School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institutionAll persons who have been staying abroad for more than three years (the period of three years could be either in one stretch or broken) and their spouses0. Passport copy (first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority)0. For spouses certificate signifying relationi)An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of MarriageORii)Spouse name should be endorsed on each others passport0. Applicant has to submit a written statement detailing all the dates of exit and entry into India and produce the passport for verification. (Format: Sl. No, Date of Exit. Port of Exit, Page Number of passport containing the stamp, Similarly details of corresponding entry. The last column should mention number of days spent outside India. This should be more than three years (1095 days).Seamen who are in possession of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), or Sea Cadets and Deck Cadets0. Who have passed the final examination of three years http://B.Sc. Nautical Sciences courses at T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai and0. Who have undergone three months pre-sea training at any of the Government approved training institutes, such as T.S. Chanakya, T.S. Rehman, T.S. Jawahar, MTI (SCI) and NIPM, CHENNAI, after production of identity cards issued by the Shipping Master at Mumbai/Kolkata/ChennaiContinuous Discharge CertificatePersons holding Permanent Immigration Visa, such as the visas of UK, USA and Australia.Copy of Immigration Visas, or the Permanent Resident card of the country of stayNote:If the applicant does not have Non-ECR status then All such ECR passport holders need to obtain Emigration Clearance Certificate from the Protector-General of Emigrants, Ministry of Overseas India Affairs.Applicants falling in any one out of the below mentioned categories will be eligible for NON-ECR Status :1. All the Diplomatic & Official Passport Holders.2. All the Gazetted Officers in State and Central Government, their spouses and Children(If Dependent on them).3. All people with qualification of High School/Matriculation and Above.4. All people above the Age of 50 years.5. All people till the age of 18 years.6. Income Tax Payers(including Agricultural Income Tax Payees), their Spouses the Children dependent on them.7. Nurses with qualifications under the Indian Nursing Council Act.8. All the professional degree holders such as Engineers, Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Scientists, Advocates etc.9. All the Persons who possess Permanent Immigration Visa OR other documents like Green Card, Permanent Residence Card etc.Documents Accepted for Non ECR Category in Passport1. Diplomatic/Official Passport HoldersOnly Diplomatic/Official Passport is necessary.2. Gazetted Officers in State and Central Government & their Spouse and dependent Children(a) For Gazetted Officers(I) Identity Certificate in accordance with Annexure B, OR(II) NOC as per Annexure M, OR(III) PI i.e. Prior Intimation Letter in accordance with Annexure N.(b) For Spouses of Gazetted Officers(I) Identity Certificate in accordance with Annexure B, OR(II) Marriage Certificate issued by Registrar of Marriage, OR(III) Joint Affidavit in accordance with Annexure D(c) For dependent Children of Gazetted Officers(I) Identity Certificate in accordance with Annexure B, OR(II) Birth certificate by Municipal Authority or Registrar of Births and Deaths, OR(III) School Leaving Certificate/ SSLC / Certificate from the School Last Attended.(IV) Passport Copy of the Gazetted Officer (Your Father or Mother)3. People having Qualification of High School/ Matriculation & AboveHigh School Marksheet / School Leaving Certificate / Passing Certificate.4. All People with the Age of more than 50 years(a) Birth Certificate by Municipal Authority or Registrar of Birth & Death.(b) School Leaving Certificate or Secondary School Leaving Certificate.(c) Notary Affidavit mentioning Date/Place of Birth in accordance with Specimen in Annexure A(Only for people who are illiterate or Semi-literate i.e., less than 5th Class)ECR can be removed from your passport without showing any educational certificates in case you are above 50 years of age or if you are an income tax payer or if you are a professional degree holder like MBBS , Advocate etc.You will have to schedule an appointment with the RPO to get the said stamp removed. It is brought to your notice that a new passport will be reissued to you with a fresh validity of 10 years .