Information needed to register a death

Related Pages: Obtaining a Death Certificate | First Death Registered in the NT

A death is registered upon receipt of the following details:

1. A Death Registration Statement which provides details of the deceased person. This is usually completed by the Funeral Director with assistance from the family.
2. A medical certificate detailing the cause of death completed by the attending medical practitioner, or a Coroner’s notification of the death.
3. Details of burial or disposal of a body.
4. Confirmation of the death from medical authorities.
5. Any other documents necessary to support the particulars of the death.

A Medical Certificate of Cause of Death is required to be submitted by the certifying doctor within 48 hours of the death.

A burial certificate is required to be completed by a funeral director, any person who arranges the burial or a health worker within 7 days of the burial.

After registration, a certified copy of the registered entry can be obtained by applying in writing and paying the appropriate fee. See 'Obtaining a Death Certificate' in Related Pages.

In the case of a death being investigated by the Coroner, any certified copy of the death certificate issued by BDM may not show the cause of death until the Coroner hands down the findings.

Find out about the first death registered in the Northern Territory in Related Pages...

 

For further information, email RegistrarGeneral.DOJ@nt.gov.au