Get a death certificate

You might need a death certificate if you’re administering someone’s estate or applying for a funeral grant from Work and Income or ACC.

Order online — New Zealand death certificate

Do not order a death certificate until after the funeral has taken place.

If you’re researching family history

If you’ll use the death certificate overseas

If the death happened overseas

Cost

$33 for an official New Zealand death certificate.

Deliver to a NZ address

  • Standard post is free.
  • Courier $5.30.

Deliver to an overseas address

Standard post is free.

Overseas courier costs:

  • Australia $22
  • Asia Pacific $31
  • USA $43
  • United Kingdom $45
  • Europe (excluding countries listed below) $46
  • Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Libya, Macedonia, Malta, Pakistan, Switzerland, Serbia, Ukraine $58
  • Russia, Iran, Belarus $64
  • Rest of the world $53.

When you’ll get it

Most people get their certificates in 1-2 weeks.

Other ways to order

Order by post using the paper form

Order in person

Order by phone

Who to contact for more help

If you need more help or have questions about the information or services on this page, contact the following agency.

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