Who can apply?

There are conditions that the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages must consider when granting access to certificates under Part 8 Division 4 of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1998.

In Western Australia, death certificates are available to:

The next of kin named on the death certificate, ie spouse (married/defacto), parent or child (16 years of age or over) of the deceased and named on the death certificate.
The funeral director (within three months of the registration of death).
Solicitor acting for next of kin or Estate.
Executor of the Estate.

For a full list of eligible applicants - see our Death Certificate Access Policy information.

Last Updated: 9-Mar-2009

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