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Published on: Jul 30, 2026

Chhattisgarh Death Certificate

The death certificate is an official report issued by the concerned State Government to certify the deceased state of a person. Registration of death is mandatory under the Chhattisgarh Government as per the provisions of Registrations of Death Act, 1969. In this article, we view the procedure for obtaining Chhattisgarh Death Certificate in detail. Also, know about the procedure for applying of

Chattisgarh Birth Certificate 

Purpose of Death Certificate

Purpose of obtaining death certificate is explained below:

  • To confirm the time and date of death
  • To prove the fact of death for relieving the individual from social, legal and official obligations
  • To establish the claim on the property
  • To enable settlement of property inheritance, and
  • To authorize the family to collect insurance and other benefits.

Registration of Birth and Death Act,1961

Every birth and death occurred within the concerned state, or UT government needs to be registered within 21 days of its occurrence. The Municipal Corporation in Chhattisgarh is responsible for issuing the death certificate under the State Government.

Person Responsible for Reporting Death

The person required to register death are listed below:

  • If a death has taken place in Government hospital, private hospital, nursing homes, medical institutions, such death are to be reported by the person in charge of institutions within 21 days of death to the concerned Registrar.
  • If the death has taken place in the home, it is responsible for the head of the family to report such deaths within 21 days to the Sub Registrars.

Applicable Fee

The person can apply for a death certificate by remitting a processing fee of Rs.30/- per copy.

Documents Required

At the time of submitting the application form, furnish the following documents:

  • Affidavit
  • Order of first-class magistrate or any executive magistrate.
  • Certificate of Doctor / Draftsman from cremation Ghat
  • Certificate issued by ward members or doctors
  • Permission letter
  • Death notice form
  • Form 4 (death in a hospital)
  • Form 4A (in case of an accident)
  • Self-certified letter or credit

Offline Application Procedure

To register for the death certificate through offline mode are explained below: To obtain the death certificate, the applicant has to visit the Municipal Corporation office or gram panchayat office. One needs to submit the death certificate application form along with the prescribed documents as required. After applying, an acknowledgement slip will be given to the applicant for further reference.

Online Application Procedure

To register for death certificate online, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: The applicant has to visit the official website of Chhattisgarh Government. Chhattisgarh-Death-Certificate-Home-Page Chhattisgarh Death Certificate-Home-Page Step 2: Click on ā€œCertificate Servicesā€ option from the service menu, which is visible on the home page of the portal. Chhattisgarh-Death-Certificate-Services Chhattisgarh Death Certificate-Services Step 3: After selecting the certificate service option, a page will open with ā€œList of Serviceā€. Chhattisgarh-Death-Certificate-List-of-Services Chhattisgarh Death Certificate-List-of-Services Step 4: Now click on ā€œDeath Registration and Certificateā€ from a number of the list. Chhattisgarh-Death-Certificate-Document-Checklist Chhattisgarh Death Certificate-Document-Checklist Step 5: In the next page, click on the ā€œLogin ā€œ button by providing the user id and password. Chhattisgarh-Death-Certificate-Login-Details Chhattisgarh Death Certificate-Login-Details Step 6: If registering for the first time, the applicant needs to click ā€œClick Here For New Registrationā€ and then the registration form will appear on the screen. Chhattisgarh-Death-Certificate-New-Registration Chhattisgarh Death Certificate-New-Registration Step 7: The user has to fill up the registration form to create the account and log in again into the portal. Step 8: Then apply for a death certificate by clicking on the ā€œDeath Registration and Certificateā€ option. Step 9: Now, the user has to fill up the application form and attach the documents required for successful registration. Note: Upon submission, the applicant will receive the reference number as an acknowledgement.

Track Application Status

To check the online status of the application, the applicant must go to the official website

 of Chhattisgarh e-District. After this, ā€œClick on the status check of applicationā€. After clicking, enter your application number to view the status of your application online. Check-Status-Chhattisgarh-Death-Certificate Check-Status-Chhattisgarh Death Certificate

 Time Limit

After verification, the applicant will receive the certificate within seven working days from the date of application.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chhattisgarh Death Certificate Registration Process.

The death certificate serves several purposes in Chhattisgarh, including confirming the time and date of death, proving the fact of death for legal and official obligations, establishing claims on property, enabling settlement of property inheritance, and authorizing the family to collect insurance and other benefits.
If the death occurs in a government hospital, private hospital, nursing home, or medical institution, the person in charge of the institution is responsible for reporting the death within 21 days to the concerned Registrar. If the death occurs at home, the head of the family is responsible for reporting it within 21 days to the Sub Registrars.
To apply for a death certificate in Chhattisgarh, you may need to provide an affidavit, order from a first-class or executive magistrate, doctor's or cremation ground certificate, ward member or doctor's certificate, death notice form, Form 4 (for hospital deaths), Form 4A (for accidental deaths), or a self-certified letter or credit.
You can apply for a death certificate in Chhattisgarh either offline by visiting the Municipal Corporation or Gram Panchayat office, or online through the official website of the Chhattisgarh Government. The online process involves registering, filling out an application form, and uploading the required documents.
The fee for obtaining a death certificate in Chhattisgarh is Rs. 30 per copy.
After verification, the applicant will receive the death certificate within seven working days from the date of application.
Yes, you can track the status of your death certificate application in Chhattisgarh by visiting the official e-District website and entering your application number.
Yes, registration of death is mandatory in Chhattisgarh under the provisions of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Every death occurring within the state or union territory must be registered within 21 days of its occurrence.
The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 makes it mandatory for every birth and death occurring within the concerned state or union territory to be registered within 21 days of its occurrence. This act ensures that the Municipal Corporation in Chhattisgarh is responsible for issuing death certificates under the State Government.
Yes, you can obtain multiple copies of the death certificate in Chhattisgarh by paying the prescribed fee of Rs. 30 per copy.