How to do death certificate in Singapore

In Singapore, obtaining a digital death certificate in Singapore involves a doctor certifying the death online, after which the next of kin can download the certificate from MyLegacy. The death will be automatically registered once certified, eliminating the need for physical registration.

Here's a breakdown of the process:

1. Death Certification:
- If the death occurs in a hospital, the hospital staff will typically handle the death certification.
- If the death occurs at home, you'll need to contact a doctor to verify the cause of death and issue a Certificate of Cause of Death (CCOD).
- The doctor will certify the death online and submit the information to ICA.

2. Downloading the Digital Death Certificate:
- After the death is certified, the next of kin will receive a digital death certificate number from the doctor or hospital staff.
- You have 30 days to download the certificate from MyLegacy.

3. Using the Digital Death Certificate:
- The digital death certificate can be used to apply for a Permit to Bury/Cremate at the National Environment Agency (NEA)\'s e-Services website.
- You can also authorize a person (like a funeral director) to apply on your behalf.

4. If you cannot obtain a digital death certificate:
- You can use any written confirmation of death documents for the application of Permit to Bury/Cremate.

Additional information:

The next of kin will need to produce the deceased's identification document (e.g., NRIC, FIN card, or passport) to the doctor or hospital to facilitate the death certification.
The certifying doctor will need to provide the deceased's name, sex, identity document number, date of birth, date and time of death, place of death, and cause of death.
If the cause of death is unnatural, the doctor will refer the matter to the police.
You can also call the 24-hour hotline at 6589 8707 for assistance with downloading the digital death certificate, MyLegacy says.