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How to register a death

If a person dies in Tasmania the death must be registered in this State.  The registration of a death is compulsory.  The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages must receive a death registration form within 14 days of the date of death.

What is required to register a death?
  • The attending doctor lodges a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages within 48 hours of the death.
  • The Funeral Director (or person responsible for disposal of the body) usually completes a Death Registration Statement with assistance from the family.
  • In certain cases (car accident, suspicious deaths or deaths at home) the Coroner's Office are responsible for lodging the Death Registration Statement.