Requirements

Applications for Death Registration are to be submitted in person and by appointment only.

Ensure that you bring the following documents to your appointment:

1. Original supporting documents as listed below.
2. Two copies of each document.

Documents to be Submitted

To register a death in South Africa, the following are required:

1. A legalized copy of the death certificate with an Apostille/Legalised stamp attached to the certificate.
2. Two copies of the deceased’s South African passport/Identity Document.
3. Two copies of the informant’s passport/Identity Document.

Once the above documents are obtained, please contact embassy.stockholm@dirco.gov.za to book an appointment.