Fill in a death certificate application form

Use this application form if the person you are applying for passed away (and their death was registered) in Queensland.

Step 1—Complete this part online

  1. Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 10 minutes.
  2. Pay the fee (Mastercard or Visa).
  3. Review your details.
  4. Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise your application.

Step 2—Complete this part by post or in person

  1. Gather your proof of ID documents.
  2. Submit your proof of ID by post or in person.
Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
  1. Can you apply for a Queensland death certificate?
    1. Is the death registered in Queensland? *
    2. Are you eligible to apply for the death certificate? * View the access policy to check.(If you chose 'Yes' above)
    3. Do you have all the proof you need for identification? * View the proof you will need to provide. (If you chose 'Yes' above)
  2. Fill in your application Fill in the application form and pay online before submitting your proof of ID.
    Death certificate details
    These are the details that are on the death certificate you are applying for.
    1. Place of death
      1. We can only issue a death certificate if the death has been registered in Queensland.
      4. Deceased's name
      6. If the person didn't have a family name and only used the name above, enter n/a.
    2. Mother or registered parent's details
    3. These are the mother or registered parent's details that are on the death certificate you are applying for.
      3. If the mother or parent doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
      4. If the mother or parent's family name at birth is the same as their current family name, enter it again.
      5. This is the mother or parent's family name at the time of their birth. If they didn't have a family name at birth, enter n/a.
      Father or registered parent's details
      These are the father or registered parent's details that are on the death certificate you are applying for.
      3. If the father or parent doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
    5. If the father or parent's family name at birth is the same as their current family name, enter it again.
    6. This is the father or parent's family name at the time of their birth. If they didn't have a family name at birth, enter n/a.
      7. Order details
      1. Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
      2. How will you submit your proof of ID documents (and application if not submitted online)? * View the proof of ID you will need to provide.

        In person at:

          1. (Additional choices when not submitting proof of ID at our customer service centre in Brisbane)
            Priority * Tick one option.
            These timeframes start from when we receive a complete application, and your required documents are provided by post or in person.
          2. Type of post * Australia Post delivery timeframes

          3. Ensure the safe delivery of your certificate

            You have changed the type of post. We value identity protection, so we recommend that you choose registered post to ensure the delivery of the certificate can be tracked and delivered to you securely within Australia.

          4. Important update

            Australia Post are suspending their express post guarantee of next-day delivery. Express post is still available and treated as a priority, but may not be delivered the next business day every time. Normal application processing timeframes still apply.

            5. Important information

            We value identity protection and you have chosen a more secure delivery outside Australia. However, be aware that international registered mail can’t be tracked, and signing is not available in every country.

          5. Type of certificate * What type of death certificate would you like to order?
              1. The total cost is:

          6. A limited death certificate does not show cause of death, burial or cremation details and may not be accepted by all organisations (life insurance).

          7. Limited death certificates do not show cause of death, burial or cremation details and may not be accepted by all organisations (life insurance).

          8. The limited death certificate will not show cause of death, burial or cremation details and may not be accepted by all organisations (life insurance). You will be able to use the official death certificate.

        2. (If you chose 'My partner's' above)
          Has your name changed after the death of your partner was registered? If yes, you will need to provide evidence of the change (i.e. marriage, divorce or change of name certificate).
        3. (If you chose 'My parent's' above)
          Has your name changed after the death of your parent was registered? If yes, you will need to provide evidence of the change (i.e. marriage, divorce or change of name certificate).
        4. (If you chose 'My child's' above)
          Has your name changed after the death of your child was registered? If yes, you will need to provide evidence of the change (i.e. marriage, divorce or change of name certificate).
        5. (If you chose 'Another person's' above)
          3. You must submit additional supporting documents along with your proof of ID.
        6. Your name
          3. If the applicant doesn’t have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
        7. The home address details are the house or street address on your proof of ID that you use for your application. Please don't enter a PO box as your home address.
          1. Your home address
          • Is your postal address the same as your home address? *
        9. (If you chose 'No' above)
          1. Your postal address
        10. Before I complete payment *

          Remember

          You will need to submit your proof of ID documents and printed order receipt to us either:

          • •   by post
          • •   in person at our customer service centre or with one of our agents.

    Don't use this form

    We can only issue a death certificate if the death has been registered in Queensland. If the person passed away outside of Queensland, apply to the interstate or overseas registry office.

    You are not eligible

    We can't send you a death certificate unless you have authority, check the certificate access policy.

    You are not eligible

    We can't send you a death certificate until you can prove your identity. You can contact us if you need more information about this.

    By phone

    Local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

    *Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

    Purchasing a death certificate on a smart device may be convenient.

    However, keep in mind that the built-in settings, browser and history or cookies on your smart device may create their own issues.

    If you are getting a message that your shopping cart is empty:

    • select the green checkout button to continue
    • try a different internet browser
    • clear the browser history or cookies
    • use a different device.

    If you can't complete the order online, you can use the PDF application form and apply by post or in person.

    Submit your application and payment for a death certificate to us:

    Last updated:
    17 July 2025