Order a Death Certificate
A death certificate is legal proof of death. It is needed to settle an estate, to receive entitlement for benefits i.e. pension and life insurance, and for land titles.
Once a death has been registered (see Registering a Death), a death certificate can be processed. See below for information on how to apply for a death certificate.
If the death is already registered, death certificates are usually processed within six to eight weeks of eHealth receiving your application. This does not include mailing time.
If the death has not yet been registered, additional time will be required before a death certificate can be processed.
To order a Death Certificate
1. Find out if you are eligible to apply for a Death Certificate. If you are not eligible, you will need to have an eligible person sign an Authorization Form and include it with your application form.
2. Choose the type of Death Certificate:
Standard Documents
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Frame Certificate ($35.00) includes the individual's full name, date of death, place of death, sex, registration number and registration date.
Other Documents
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Certified Copy ($55.00) is a photocopy of the original death registration. Certified copies are not recommended for use as identification purposes.
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Genealogical Copy
($55.00) contains all of the information that appears on the original death registration, excluding cause of death and is stamped "FOR GENEALOGY ONLY".
A copy can only be ordered for deaths registered more than 70 years ago.
Genealogical copies are generally used for gathering family history or creating family trees.
3. Make sure you have the following information:
- Applicant
- Deceased
- Spouse of deceased
- Mother of deceased
- Father of deceased
4. Have the following documentation handy, as you will need to submit:
- A copy of one piece of government-issued photo identification
Or
- Copies of two other pieces of identification—one of which must contain your signature
- Plus, any other supporting documentation as determined in the
eligibility guidelines
Electronic copies of your documents may be obtained by scanning or taking digital pictures of your documents. Please ensure that all information on your documents is readable.
5. Choose how to submit your order (online, mail, fax, email, or in person).
** Help us to process your request quicker by applying Online**
**To avoid delays, please ensure identification is included with your application.**
Order Online
- You need to have a valid credit card to order online.
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An online order must be completed in one session. If you stop typing for longer than 30 minutes, your order will timeout and all of the information you entered will be lost. Please note that your order cannot be saved on your computer.
- Begin your online order
- Once you have submitted your application online you can check the status of your order at Check Certificate Order Status
Order by Mail, Fax or Email
Please complete and submit the following forms:
Send the completed forms, any necessary attachments and payment to eHealth Saskatchewan for processing. Payment can be made by cheque, money order or credit card (MasterCard, Vanilla MasterCard or VISA).
Please note, if you are paying by cheque, the certificate will be sent out after payment is successfully processed, which could take up to six business days.
Order in Person
2130 11th Avenue
Regina, SK
