Fri Nov 4

Registration of Death

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Timely Registration : report within 48 hours to the Municipal Health Officer and register within 30 days from the time of death

Place of Registration: at the LCR Office of the city/municipality where event occurred
Person Responsible: attendant at death, or administrator of hospital or clinic, or nearest relative

Procedure:
1. Submit four (4) copies of Death Certificate signed by physician who last attended the deceased, or Municipal Health Office if died without medical attendance, embalmer, and informant;

2. Copy of the registered death certificate will be issued within 20 minutes

Late Registration: (after 30 days )

Procedure:

1. Submit the following documents:
• PSA (NSO) certificate of no record of death
• Two (2) or more documentary evidence such as: Certificate of Burial, cremation, or other means of corpse disposal, Funeral Service Certification, Barangay Captain Certification.
• Joint Affidavit of two nearest relative who might have known/witness the death of the person

2. Submit 4 copies of Death Certificate (Mun. Form 103) signed by physican who last attended the deceased, embalmer, and informant;

3. Approval (review by) for registration must be signed by the Municipal Health Officer;

4. Registrant must sign the Affidavit for late registration at the back of the death certificate;