After a loved one has deceased, it is required to order a certificate or a copy of the act of death from the Quebec’s Register of Civil Status (Directeur de l’état civil). These are the only official documents which will serve as proofs of death.

The application may be made by mail, in person or by completing the online application form available on the website of Quebec’s Register of Civil Status (Directeur de l’état civil).

  • Note:

    This procedure may be initiated when the funeral arrangements are made, i.e., when filling out the declaration of death online with your counselor. The advantage of doing so is that you will accelerate the process of updating the register of civil status and thereby more quickly receive the copy of the act of death or death certificate.