When a loved one passes away, there are many matters that need to be addressed. Bank accounts will have to be closed. Utilities, policies, and insurance have to be cancelled. To stop social grants and pension payments, the government needs to be informed. Each of these institutions will need a copy of the death certificate. A death certificate is considered the only legal proof that that person has died.
It is also necessary to obtain original death certificates or certified copies of them when requesting insurance payouts and administering the estate of a loved one. For a family to tie up all loose ends, they typically need around ten original death certificates. Additional copies can always be obtained from the local DHA in the area where the deceased resided.
Let DocAssist Help You Obtain Death Certificate Copies
In South Africa, death certificates are not available to the public. An official death certificate will be issued by the Department of Home Affairs as soon as it receives a death notification and death report. To obtain information about an event, you must contact the Department of Home Affairs and provide specific information. Complete form BI-132 at the nearest Home Affairs office if you wish to obtain a replacement or full death certificate.
In the event you are unable to work directly with the DHA, you can request a certified copy of the death certificate remotely. Documents related to the deceased include identification documentation as well as other paperwork. In addition to providing legal document assistance to South Africans living abroad, DocAssist can also assist South Africans living within the country. Please contact us if you require a copy of a death certificate in the shortest possible time. Call us today!