Death Certificate in Maharashtra
Proof of death
A paper recording a death. Needed for inheritance, insurance and property.
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- For inheritance
- For insurance claims
- For pension/property
What to keep ready
Pick just one paper from each box.
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
How to apply for Death Certificate in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Open the birth-death website. Go to dc.crsorgi.gov.in and sign up / log in with your mobile (a secret number/OTP confirms it).
- Start the report. Choose "Death" and begin a new application for your area's registrar.
- Fill the details. Enter the deceased person's details and the exact date and place of death. Take your time with spellings.
- Add the papers (upload). Attach the medical certificate of cause of death / cremation proof and the ID of the person reporting.
- Send and save the number. Submit to the local registrar and write down the application number.Try to register within 21 days — after that a late fee and an affidavit may be needed.
- Check and collect. Track the status with the number and download/collect the certificate once approved.
Good to know
Same dc.crsorgi.gov.in as birth. A hospital certificate helps.
Common questions
How do I apply for Death Certificate online?
You do it online on the official government website (dc.crsorgi.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for Death Certificate from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. Death Certificate is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.
How much does Death Certificate cost?
Low Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does Death Certificate take?
Varies
What documents are needed for Death Certificate?
Keep ready: Who you are, Where you live. Any one document per group is enough.
What is the official website for Death Certificate?
The official government website is dc.crsorgi.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.