A Death Certificate is an official document issued by the Government of Sindh, Pakistan, confirming the death of a person. It is required for legal, financial, and documentation purposes, such as inheritance, bank matters, pension, property transfer, and NADRA records.
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What Is a Death Certificate?
A Death Certificate is a government-issued document that records:
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Name of the deceased
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Father’s name
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CNIC number
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Gender & religion
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Date of birth
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Date of death
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Place of death (e.g., hospital, home)
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Cause of death (Natural / Accident / Other)
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Place & date of burial
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Applicant information (relation with deceased)
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Official stamps and signatures
Where Is the Death Certificate Issued?
In Karachi, the certificate is issued by:
✔ Union Council / Metropolitan Corporation (KMC / DMC)
✔ Sindh Local Government Department
The certificate is computer-generated and contains an official barcode, form number, and government seal.
Documents Required for Death Certificate
To apply for a Death Certificate, the applicant must provide:
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Hospital Death Slip (if applicable)
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CNIC of deceased (front + back)
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CNIC of applicant
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Applicant’s relation proof (mother/father/wife/husband/son/daughter)
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Graveyard receipt (for burial confirmation)
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Affidavit (if required by the UC)
Processing Time
Usually 3 to 7 working days, depending on the Union Council.
Urgent service may take 1–2 days.
Why This Certificate Is Important?
You need the Death Certificate for:
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Bank account closing
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Property transfer
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Insurance claims
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Pension transfer
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Family registration certificate (FRC update)
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Court matters
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Visa or Embassy documentation
Features of the Government Death Certificate (as shown in the sample):
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Government of Sindh official header
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CRMS number
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Form number
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Applicant details
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Deceased full details
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Cause of death (Natural mentioned in sample)
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Official stamp and signature
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Barcode for verification
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Issued through local government office