Death Registration

GENERAL INFORMATION

Brazilian citizens who have passed away abroad can have their death registered at the Consulate of the jurisdiction where they died.

The declarant should preferably be the widower, son or daughter, brother/sister or parents of Brazilian nationality. Exceptionally, the declarant may be a foreign national.

The declaration can also be made through an agent, when duly authorized by the declarant in writing. This includes funeral directors authorized by the family.

The consular death certificate must subsequently be transcribed, in Brazil, at the Civil Registry Office of the district where you live or at the Civil Registry Office of the Federal District.

See the new rules for the transfer in Brazil of civil registry certificates issued abroad (Resolution 155/2012 of the National Council of Justice).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

1 - Completed application form for consular registration of death;

2 - Local death certificate;

3 - Cremation certificate, if applicable;

4 - At least one Brazilian identity document of the deceased, preferably with a photo (passport, even if expired) and a Brazilian birth or marriage certificate;

5 - It is recommended that the Death Register include details of the following documents of the deceased (at least one of the following is mandatory):

a) Taxpayers' Registry (CPF);

b) Birth registration certificate;

c) Voter registration number;

d) Registration with the National Social Security Institute (INSS), if you are an individual taxpayer;

e) PIS/PASEP registration;

f) Social security benefit number - NB, if the deceased was entitled to any benefit paid by the INSS;

g) Work permit.

6 - Passport or other identity document with photo of the declarant.

Deadline: on the day of the service.

Cost: free of charge.

HOW TO APPLY

Gather the necessary documentation and request the service through the e-consular system: https://ec-istambul.itamaraty.gov.br

After checking the documentation, you will be authorized to schedule your visit to the Consulate. Keep an eye on your e-mail address to keep up with updates, as the appointment will be made by the concerned person, once the e-mail has been received.

In the event of an emergency, call the consular emergency service: 0554 834 59 52 (direct call or WhatsApp).

On the day of the appointment, don't forget to bring your original documents.