Death Certificates In Alberta
Who Issues Alberta Death Certificates?
Alberta Vital Statistics maintains a record of all deaths that occur in Alberta and can only issue certificates/documents for events that occurred in Alberta.
Who can apply for a Death Certificate In Alberta:
- Next of kin
- A person who has power of attorney, gaurdian, or trustee
- A person who has written authorization from next of kin
- The legal representative who requires it for official duties
- Executor of the deceased
- Funeral home representative
- Persons with an order from the court
There are 3 Death Certificates available:
- Certified Large Size Certificate of Death
- Photocopy of Registration of Death
- Photocopy of an Alberta medical certificate of death
This is a photocopy of the Medical Certificate of Death completed at the time of death, usually by the attending physician or medical examiners office as is appropriate.
How To Get A Death Certificate in Alberta?
- Come to the Gold Key Registries office with personal identification and any other legal documents that may be required as proof.
- Provide our staff with your contact information as well as the deceased information, such as birth date, full legal name, and date and place of death.
- At Gold Key Registries we have the ability to order your Alberta vital statistics death certificate right now online. This can speed up the ordering process call us today at 403-934-2375 to get started!
How long Does it take to Get a Death Certificate in alberta?
Please allow one to two business days for delivery of your certificate
Once your certificate has arrived we will contact you. Please pick up your certificate at our Gold Key Registries office. Before doing so, you must provide identification so that we can verify your identity.
Alberta Death Certificate FAQs
What to do when someone dies in Alberta?
Any death that happens in Alberta must be registered with the Alberta government. If you register up to one year from the date of death, you can register at no cost. However, after one year, additional fees may be incurred. Note that you can’t get a death certificate issued until you’ve registered the death.
What is the difference between a death certificate and a medical certificate of death?
When someone dies in Alberta, the attending physicians fill the medical certificate of death form. They complete the medical portion of the death certificate to spare the family of the patient from having to fill it as an act of care.
The death certificate itself is a legal document that is needed before burial or cremation and must be completed within 48 hours of the death.Where do you get a death certificate in Alberta?
In Alberta, you can get a death certificate through the Alberta Vital Statistics office or an authorized registry agent, like the Alberta registry office or our Goldkey registry office. You can also call us at 403-934-2375 and we will order your Alberta vital statistics death certificate right now online, which speeds up the ordering process.
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