Death Certificate Request
The Death certificate is an official document that confirms a person's death; you can easily request a death certificate extract through our service.
Our company assists you in your administrative procedures to obtain a death certificate extract. We guide you in compiling your file via our form.
Limitations of our service:
- We do not issue certificates and are not a government agency.
- Our role is solely to help you prepare your request.
Using the letter template:
1. Download and print the template.
2. Send it by post to the address provided after choosing the place of death.
3. Attach a copy of your ID to facilitate identification.
Receiving time:
- The time frame depends on the workload of the town hall.
Death certificate extract:
- Official document used for various administrative procedures (inheritance, insurance, pension, etc.).
- Contains information about the deceased, such as identity, date and place of death.
- May include marginal notes (e.g. judgments, rectifications).
Who can obtain a death certificate?
- Anyone can request a death certificate, as it is a public document.
- Some additional documents may be required depending on the mairie’s internal policies.
Not eligible:
- Requests concerning people not deceased in France or not registered by a French consulate.
- Requests without sufficient identification or supporting documents.
Situations requiring a death certificate:
- Inheritance, pension requests, insurance, closing of bank accounts, etc.
Request for a death certificate extract:
- We provide the necessary form and assist you in filling it out.