Odisha Death Certificate

The death certificate is a document provided by the concerned State Government stating the cause of the death, date and place. The death certificate is a permanent legal record, and therefore the death registration is compulsory under the law of State Government of Odisha. In this article, we look at guidelines for obtaining the Odisha death certificate in detail.

Purpose of Death Certificate

The death certificate should be registered within 21 days of its occurrence. The reason for registering death are mentioned below:

Legal: Death certificate is considered a legal record of the concerned person's death. It provides information about the deceased person's cause of death, including date and place. These details are used for claiming insurance benefits, settlement of pension, and transfer of personal property.
Statistical: Death certificate is an essential source for analyzing the mortality statistics in the country. These statistics are used for many medical and health-related research.

Registering the Death

The death needs to be registered under the concerned Urban Local Bodies (ULB)/ Municipality Office authorities of locality.

Death occurs in House: If the death has occurred in-house, the head/guardian of the family should report the death to the concerned authority.
Death occurs in Hospital: If the death has occurred in the hospital, the medical in-charge should report the death.
Death occurs in Prison: If the death has occurred in prison, the jail in-charge should register the cause of death.
Death occurs in Public Places: If the death has occurred in public gathering places or particular institutions, then the concerned in-charge should take responsibility.

Documents Required

The applicant has to attach the following documents when submitting the application form for the death certificate:

Proof of birth of the deceased.
A copy of ration card.
The affidavit which contains the time and place of death.
Passport size photograph of the deceased.

Fee structure

The following tabulation will specify the fee structure for registering the death.

S.No	Time Duration	Death Certificate Fee
1	If death registered within 21 days	No Fee
2	If death registered after 21 days	Rs. 7/-
3	If death registered after 1 year	Rs. 10/-

Online Registration Procedure

Step 1: Visit the official website of Odisha online and click on "Death Certificate Apply" option from the menu.

Odisha-Death-Certificate-Home-Page Step 2: Login through User ID and Password or Create a New ID and password.

Odisha-Death-Certificate-Login-Details Step 3: Enter the registration number of the deceased person. However, the registration number can be obtained from the hospital. Step 4: After receiving the registration number, the confirmation message will be sent to the applicant's registered mobile number and email address. Step 5: The applicant can check the application status online using the acknowledgement number.

Offline Registration Procedure

To register the death, submit the duly filled application form with the required documents to the concerned authority of municipal office or Common Service Centres (CSC) located nearby the applicant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Odisha Death Certificate Registration Process and Fees.

A death certificate in Odisha serves two main purposes. Firstly, it is a legal record that provides information about the deceased person's cause of death, date, and place. This information is crucial for claiming insurance benefits, settlement of pension, and transfer of personal property. Secondly, the death certificate is an essential source for analyzing mortality statistics, which are used for medical and health-related research.

According to the guidelines, a death in Odisha should be registered within 21 days of its occurrence. If the registration is delayed beyond 21 days, a fee will be charged.

If the death occurs at home, the head or guardian of the family should report it to the concerned authority. If the death occurs in a hospital, the medical in-charge should report it. In case of a death in prison, the jail in-charge should register the cause of death. For deaths in public places or institutions, the concerned in-charge should take responsibility.

To obtain a death certificate in Odisha, the applicant needs to provide proof of birth of the deceased, a copy of the ration card, an affidavit containing the time and place of death, and a passport-size photograph of the deceased.

If the death is registered within 21 days, there is no fee. If it is registered after 21 days, a fee of Rs. 7 is charged. If the registration is delayed beyond one year, the fee increases to Rs. 10.

To apply for a death certificate in Odisha online, visit the official website, click on the "Death Certificate Apply" option, log in or create a new user ID and password, enter the registration number of the deceased, and follow the subsequent steps. The application status can be checked online using the acknowledgment number.

If you prefer not to apply online, you can submit the duly filled application form with the required documents to the concerned municipal office or Common Service Centers (CSCs) located near you.

Yes, registering a death is compulsory under the law of the State Government of Odisha. The death certificate should be registered within 21 days of its occurrence.

The online application process for a death certificate in Odisha requires the registration number of the deceased person. However, this registration number can be obtained from the hospital where the death occurred.

The death certificate issued by the State Government of Odisha is a permanent legal record and remains valid indefinitely.