Death Certificate Registration Guide

Processing

1 hr 35-38 mins

Fee

₱50-150

Who Can Apply

Informant/Family

Deadline

Within 30 Days

Important Registration Information

The registration of Death Certificate (DC) at the MCRO within thirty (30) days is mandatory. Delayed registration of death must be filed following the lapse of the prescribed period of 30 calendar days from the death of a person. Registration of death certificate is free of charge, pursuant to Section 6 of P.D. No. 651.

Step-by-Step Process

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Step	What to Do	Documents to Present	Fee	Duration	Personnel
1A	Present the Certificate of Death for review. If delayed registration, the Affidavit for Delayed Registration of Death at the back of the document shall be accomplished.	Certificate of Death duly signed by the contracting parties, solemnizing officer and at least two witnesses	—	5 minutes	Bernadette Juvy Edgar Mc
2	Proceed to the embalmer for signature of the Certification of Embalmer	Accomplished Death Certificate	—	1 hour	Embalmer
3	Proceed to MHO for the review and certification of the cause of death by the Municipal Health Officer	Accomplished Death Certificate	—	10 minutes	Municipal Health Officer
4	Pay the Burial Permit fee at the MTO if the deceased will be buried in any Cemetery in Malolos, otherwise, transfer permit shall be paid. Go back to MCRO for the registration of the COD.	Accomplished Death Certificate and Order of Payment	₱50.00 Burial Permit ₱100.00 Transfer Permit	10 minutes	MTO Collection Officer
5	Get your copy of COD duly registered and signed by the Receiving Officer and MCR or any authorized signatory.	—	—	1 minute	Oliver Bernadette Juvy Edgar Mc
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME (Death in Hospital/Clinic)				1 hour 38 minutes

Step	What to Do	Documents to Present	Fee	Duration	Personnel
1B	Death not in Hospital/Clinic unattended by a Physician > The facts of death encoded to PHILCRIS as provided by the informant. > If delayed registration, the Affidavit for Delayed Registration of Death at the back of the document shall be accomplished. > The informant review the encoded information provided. If all entries are correct, wait for the printing of the document. > The informant and Preparer sign the Certificate of Death.	—	—	3 minutes 10 minutes	Bernadette Juvy Edgar Mc
2	Proceed to the embalmer for signature of the Certification of Embalmer	Accomplished Death Certificate	—	1 hour	Embalmer
3	Proceed to MHO for the review and certification of the cause of death by the Municipal Health Officer	Accomplished Death Certificate	—	10 minutes	Municipal Health Officer
4	Pay the Burial Permit fee at the MTO if the deceased will be buried in any Cemetery in Malolos, otherwise, transfer permit shall be paid. Go back to MCRO for the registration of the COD.	Accomplished Death Certificate and Order of Payment	₱50.00 Burial Permit ₱100.00 Transfer Permit	10 minutes	MTO Collection Officer
5	Get your copy of COD duly registered and signed by the Receiving Officer and MCR or any authorized signatory.	—	—	1 minute	Oliver Bernadette Juvy Edgar Mc
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME (Death at Home)				1 hour 35 minutes

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Requirements

Documents needed for death certificate registration

For Death in Hospital/Clinic

Certificate of Death duly signed by attending physician
Valid ID of informant
Embalmer's Certification

For Death at Home (Unattended)

Information about the deceased (full name, date of birth, date of death, etc.)
Valid ID of informant
Embalmer's Certification
MHO Certification of Cause of Death

For Delayed Registration (After 30 Days)

Affidavit for Delayed Registration of Death
PSA negative certification
Supporting documents (hospital records, burial records, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee for death certificate registration?

Registration of death certificate is free of charge, pursuant to Section 6 of P.D. No. 651. However, you need to pay for the Burial Permit (₱50.00) or Transfer Permit (₱100.00).

What is the deadline for registering a death certificate?

The death certificate must be registered within 30 calendar days from the date of death. After this period, it will be considered delayed registration and will require additional documents.

What is the difference between Burial Permit and Transfer Permit?

A Burial Permit (₱50.00) is required if the deceased will be buried in any cemetery in Malolos. A Transfer Permit (₱100.00) is required if the remains will be transferred to another municipality for burial.

Who can be the informant for death registration?

The informant is usually a family member or relative of the deceased who has knowledge of the facts of death. For hospital deaths, the attending physician provides the medical information.

How long does the registration process take?

For death in hospital/clinic: approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes. For death at home: approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. This includes time for embalmer certification and MHO review.

Downloadable Resources

Forms and documents for death certificate registration

Certificate of Death Form

Registration of Death Certificate