A death certificate record is an official entry in the civil registry that confirms the death of a specific individual. Based on this record, a death certificate is issued, which is required for subsequent legal actions such as inheritance proceedings, closure of bank accounts, and other legally significant matters.
In certain cases, it may become necessary to amend, supplement, or correct an already registered death record. This may occur when errors or incomplete information are discovered, or when new supporting documents or court rulings become available.
Each death certificate record is a unique entry in the civil registry. Changes to it may only be made at the request of interested parties and with valid legal grounds.
Possible grounds for amending a death certificate record include:
- Technical errors made during initial registration (e.g. typos, incorrect dates, names, or other personal details);
- Incomplete information originally included in the record;
- Court decisions confirming the fact of death or ordering changes to the date or circumstances of death;
- Discovery of new facts (e.g. changes to the deceased’s name or citizenship as determined by a court ruling).
Important: Amendments are only permitted when there is sufficient evidence and no disputes among the interested parties.
We provide assistance with document preparation quickly and hassle-free. This service is available on the basis of a notarized power of attorney issued by:
- The legal heirs of the deceased;
- Close relatives (such as a spouse, parents, children, siblings, etc.).