death certificates
When will I receive a Death Certificate?
The timing of a Queensland death certificate depends on when the death registration is submitted and whether the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has everything it needs.
Rest can help with the death registration process when we are acting as the funeral service provider. If you are not using a funeral director, the Queensland Government allows you to register the death yourself.
The Queensland Registry currently says that standard applications are processed in up to 10 business days once an application with all required documents has been received. Applications with missing information or documents can take longer, and postage time is additional.
The death itself generally needs to be registered within 14 days.
This is different from the time it takes us to complete the information and paperwork needed for registration. If you are waiting for a certificate, we will let you know if there is something we need from you.
Queensland Government: Register a death.
Related
- What happens when someone dies in Queensland
- Cause of Death Certificate (Form 9)