Order a Death Certificate 

A death certificate is required:

  • As legal proof of the death
  • To settle an estate
  • To receive entitlements for benefits such as pensions and insurance

 

Who can apply for a Death Certificate

You can order a death certificate if you are:

  • The spouse, parent or child of the deceased person 
  • The executor or administrator of the deceased person's estate
  • A person who has written authorization from the spouse, parent or child of the deceased person, or from the executor of the deceased person's estate
  • A person who needs a death certificate for use in a court of law, for settlement of the deceased person's estate or for disinterment purposes

Step 1: Choose the type of Death Certificate 

Frame Certificate ($25) | See example
Contains the full name of the deceased, date of death, place of death, age, sex, marital status, registration number and registration date.

Genealogical photocopy ($50)
Contains all of the information that appears on the original death registration excluding cause of death and is stamped "FOR GENEALOGY ONLY".

Certified photocopy ($50)
Contains all of the information that appears on the original death registration excluding cause of death.

Step 2: Complete the Death Certificate Order Form (PDF) 

Application for Death Certificate - English | Francais

As an applicant, you must submit:
  • A copy of one piece of government-issued photo identification, or
  • Copies of two other pieces of identification - one must have your signature on it

Step 3: Submit the completed form with payment 

Fax:


Mail:		 306-787-2288
(Fax orders must be paid by credit card)

Vital Statistics
1301-1st Avenue
Regina, SK S4R 8H2
(Mail orders can be paid by money order, cheque or credit card) 

Please make money orders and cheques payable to Information Services Corporation.

Money orders must be in Canadian funds.
  
In Person: You can order a certificate at any ISC Customer Service Centre.

Step 4: Receive the Death Certificate in the Mail 

Here are today's forecasted turnaround times:
Vital Statistics Certificates: 30 business days

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