Death Certificate

Website: KSmart Portal

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card of the deceased (if available)
• Aadhaar card of the applicant
• Hospital death report / medical certificate (if death occurred in hospital)
• Proof of residence (ration card / voter ID)

If hospital death report is not available: local body may ask for an affidavit, police inquest report (if unnatural death), and witness statements.

Validity

Death certificate is valid for lifetime (used for legal/settlement purposes).

Procedure

1. Open the KSmart portal (link above) and go to "Death Certificate".
2. Fill deceased and applicant details and upload documents.
3. Submit the application online and take note of the reference number.
4. Local body will verify documents; collect the printed certificate or download once approved.