Registration of Deaths
Why register deaths?
The CRIM is mandated by the CRIM Act to register all deaths nationally and of citizens that die internationally. It is important to register all deaths for many reasons, such as inheritance (land, bank, etc), and for families access VNPF benefits. It is crucial to register deaths for statistical data and budgetary planning to have an accurate count of the population.
Steps to Register
01
Family come to Registration Centre.
02
Family must provide proof of death.
03
Family must complete the Registration of Death Form.
04
Registrar completes the Death Registration Process.
05
Family provided with the Death Registration Certificate.
What do you need to Register?
01
Signed Form
Registration of the Death Form completed and signed.
02
Evidence of Death
- Medical note or medical certificate of death issued by the registered medical practitioner who was attending to the deceased prior to death or was in attendance when or shortly after the death occurred.
- Church burial service notification issued by the religious person who delivered the memorial service. Must include the details of the deceased including their National Identification Number, birth date, and name found on their birth certificate.
- A completed Witnesses Form (The two Witnesses that can validate this death must include a chief or church leader).
Forms and Fees
Forms
Fees
Adoption
1,000 vt
First Registration
New White copy: Free
Birth Reprint Certified Copy with Green or Blue Design
1,000 vt
Birth Reprint Certified Copy with Provincial Flag Design
1,500 vt
Birth Reprint Certified Copy with Flag Design
2,000 vt
