Sample letter of request for issuing death certificate

A death certificate is the official document issued by government authority to the relatives of the deceased reaffirming the death of the concerned person officially. It states the facts associated with the death like cause, time and place of the event. It is required in a variety of circumstances like pension claim, property inheritance etc.A letter of request needs to be communicated to the concerned department for issuing death certificate. Basic information regarding the issue can be obtained from the department along with details of the authorized person dealing with it. Necessary information about the authorized person, who is to collect the certificate, can be provided for verification. This is a simple request letter for requesting issue of death certificate. The article addresses the question of properly presenting the request to the concerned person.

To Whom It May Concern
Department Name
Department Address

Subject: Request for death certificate

                            

Dear Sir/Madam,

                                    I hereby bring to your notice that my father, [Father name], has expired on [Date] as notified to you earlier verbally. This letter has reference for the issue of death certificate against his demise. My father was suffering from blood cancer and was under treatment   in [Hospital name] since [Date]. A death report by the treating doctor is also enclosed herewith.

                                       My father was a government employee working in [Department name] and the sole bread earner of the family. My mother would be entitled for the pension from the government provided a death certificate is issued from your end. I, being the only son, have the moral responsibility to tend to the needs of the family both mentally and financially. Hence, I formally request you to issue a death certificate against my father’s death.

                                   

Here are my father’s details for convenience:

Name               :

Age                 :

Sex                  :

Occupation      :

Spouse Name  :

Son Name       :

Place of birth   :

                                    I am hereby attaching all the necessary documents for official purpose. I will be highly grateful if you look into the matter urgently. In case, any other clarification is required, I can be contacted at [mobile number] or by email [email address].

                                    This is for your kind information and necessary action.

                                                                        Yours faithfully,

                                                                                     Your Name

                                                                                     Your Address

                                                                                     Your Contact Number

Date:
Place:

Enclosure:

1.      Photo ID of diseased person

2.      death report