Service 205

Name correction in death certificate

MCD — Birth, Death & Guardian

Available in some locations only

This service is available in Delhi only. Choose an office there, or call the helpline to ask about alternatives.

Documents you will need

Bring the originals when you visit the office. You do not need to upload anything now.

You can attach photographs or scans of these now if you have them. It is optional — bring the originals to the office either way.

Deceased person's Aadhaar card

PDF, JPG or PNG · max 10 MB

Death certificate

PDF, JPG or PNG · max 10 MB

Aadhaar card of the person applying

PDF, JPG or PNG · max 10 MB

If the death took place in a hospital, then a correction letter from the medical records department — only if this applies to you

PDF, JPG or PNG · max 10 MB

If the death took place at home, then letters from two gazetted officers — only if this applies to you

PDF, JPG or PNG · max 10 MB

Affidavit for the correction

PDF, JPG or PNG · max 10 MB

Your details

Your full name

Father's / Husband's name (Optional)

Mobile number

Which office will you visit?

Choose the office nearest to you.

Address (Optional)

Anything else we should know

Optional. Write in English or Hindi.

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