Ethiopia - Obtain a Death Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for obtaining a Death certificate in Ethiopia is available in the Ministry of Justice, Ethiopia contact link
2. Applicant must enter all necessary information in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing the procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
6. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the certificate will be provided within 3 days.
7. Applicant can get their certificate by visiting the office or via post.
8. If there is no update provided by the office regarding the certificate, the applicant can visit the office to know details of their application.

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Required Documents

• ID Proof of the Deceased like a National ID or a Passport
• Burial Permit of the Deceased
• Notification of Death
• Keble ID Card of the Deceased
• Nationality of the Deceased

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ministry of Justice,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact No: (+251)-11-554-1868
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Eligibility

• Next Kin of the Deceased person can proceed into getting a death certificate for the deceased, who die within the limits of Ethiopia.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

• Death Certificate is valid forever.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 3 days.

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Instructions

• Applicant must be aware of rules and regulations for getting a death certificate.
• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.

Required Information

• District of Death
• Province of Death
• Burial Permit Number
• Exact Place of Death
• Name of Deceased as per ID Card
• Sex
• Date of Birth
• Age of Deceased
• Occupation of Deceased
• Name and Address of the Applicant
• Cause of Death
• Results of a Medical Examination on Dead Body (Autopsy reports)

Need for the Document

• Death certificate is necessary for proving the death of any person who is deceased.

Information which might help

• Before arranging an official funeral in Ethiopia, the next kin of deceased person must get a death certificate.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Death Certificate is necessary for getting pension benefits.
• Death Certificate is necessary for Claiming Life Insurance.
• Death Certificate is necessary for getting married (if the spouse died)

External Links

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Others

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