Description
More about the Death Certificate
Who is eligible to apply?
This Certificate may be requested by the heirs, parent, legal representative, legal custodian or guardian.
On what date did the current format begin?
The Puerto Rico Demographic Registry Certificates had a change in the official format, effective July 1, 2010. This was done to correct security issues. Therefore, they are valid, at least in Puerto Rico, only if they were issued after that date. In order to easily differentiate them, these new Marriage Certificates are green in color.
Since when are there records in the Registry?
The Demographic Registry began in 1931. However, there are many records from 1885 to 1931, from the stage known as the "Civil Registration". Prior to 1885 there is no documentation, but you could go to the church in the town of birth to check baptismal records. Also, if necessary, you can search the databases at FamilySearch.org or Ancestry.com. Anyway, if your case is pre-1885, we regret that we will not be able to assist you.
What type of Certificate do I need?
- Regular: the most common, for the vast majority of cases; in letter size. In the next section we indicate the time the process takes.
- Literal or long: the least common, only for some cases; it is in legal size. Provides more detailed information. For example, cause of death, name of doctor or hospital (if applicable), etc. Due to the additional time it takes to search the original records, it can take up to 30 days.
How long does processing and shipping take?
For the Certificate regularFor the regular Certificate, the normal processing time is 10 business days . We also have an "urgent" or "super urgent" service(5 or 3 business days, respectively), for an additional charge at the time of payment. (It is important to note that deaths can take about two (2) months to be registered from the date of death).
In addition, the shipping time ( i.e., the time it takes for the mail to arrive) will depend on the mail service you choose ("Priority" or "Express"). We ship anywhere in the world. For PR or USA, we use the federal mail system ("US Postal Service"). The shipping cost will be automatically calculated depending on the address you enter at checkout. International shipments are shipped via FedEx® or UPS®.
In which languages is it broadcasted?
This Certificate is automatically issued in both Spanish and English.
Can I correct errors?
Yes, we can correct errors, but through this other link: Certificate Correction.
What do I do if I have questions or doubts?
If even after reading this you have any doubts or questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. If you do not find the answer to your question in this link, you can use the contact form.
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