How do I register a death and get a death certificate in Australia?
In this video, Kevin explains how death registration works: the funeral director usually lodges it with the registry of births, deaths and marriages in the state where the death occurred. The certificate then takes 2 to 6 weeks, typically arriving after the person has been cremated or buried. Kevin also covers why you will want multiple certified copies for banks, institutions, and the probate application. Watch the video above for the full timeline.
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Deaths are registered with the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages in each respective state. Death certificates usually take 2 to 6 weeks after the registry has all relevant information, which is usually after the person has been cremated or buried. Once a death certificate has arrived, you’ll often need to obtain multiple certified copies to present to various banks and other institutions, as well as include in the application for the grant of probate.
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