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If you’ve misplaced or lost an original birth or death certificate in Singapore, you can apply for a digital extract through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). All extracts issued from 27 March 2023 onwards are in digital form.

Eligibility

• Birth Extract: The birth certificate holder (aged 21 and above), their parent, legal guardian, or a solicitor acting on behalf of any of these individuals.
• Death Extract: The deceased’s parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, spouse, legal guardian, sibling, or a solicitor acting on behalf of any of these individuals.

Required Information

• Birth Extract Application:
  • Name, sex, and date of birth as stated on the birth certificate.
  • Singapore Birth Certificate number or NRIC number of the birth certificate holder.
• Death Extract Application:
  • Name, sex, and date of death as stated on the death certificate.
  • Singapore Death Certificate number or the deceased’s NRIC number.

Application Process

1. Online Application:
   • Visit the ICA’s e-Service portal to apply online.
   • Complete the application form with the necessary information.
   • Pay the application fee of S$40 per extract.
2. Processing Time:
   • Applications are generally processed within six working days.
   • Upon approval, an email notification will be sent, allowing you to download the digital extract within 30 days.

Important Notes

• Ensure all provided information is accurate to facilitate processing.
• Application fees are non-refundable, even if the application is rejected or the search yields no results.
• Save the digital extract securely for future reference.

In Singapore, death records are maintained by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). To access these records, you can apply for a digital death extract through the following steps:

1. Eligibility: Ensure you are one of the following eligible applicants:
   • Parent or grandparent of the deceased
   • Child or grandchild of the deceased
   • Spouse of the deceased
   • Legal guardian of the deceased
   • Sibling of the deceased
   • Solicitor acting on behalf of any of the above
2. Required Information: Prepare the following details about the deceased:
   • Full name (as stated on the death certificate)
   • Sex
   • Date of death
   • NRIC number or Singapore Death Registration/Certificate number
   If you lack some of this information, you can request a search of the death records by providing:
   • Deceased’s name
   • Sex
   • Approximate date or period of death
   • Place or address where death occurred (if available)
   • Last known address (if available)
3. Application Process:
   • Visit the ICA’s e-Service portal to apply online.
   • Complete the application form with the necessary information.
   • Pay the applicable fees:
     • S$40 for a death extract application.
     • For a search of records before 1 January 1986, S$50 for every month or part thereof in the search period. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
4. Processing Time:
   • Death extract applications are typically processed within one week.
   • Search applications may take up to three weeks, depending on the search period.
5. Accessing the Digital Death Extract:
   • Upon approval, you will receive an email notification.
   • Download the digital death extract within 30 days from the provided link. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

Please note that from 27 March 2023, all death extracts are issued in digital form. Ensure you save the digital extract securely for future reference. For more detailed information, refer to the ICA’s official guidelines.

Upon an individual’s death, their Singpass account is deactivated to prevent unauthorised access to personal information. This measure ensures the security and privacy of the deceased’s data.

For family members or authorised individuals seeking access to the deceased’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) information, the process varies depending on the date of death notification to the CPF Board:

• If the CPF Board is notified on or after 1 February 2024: Eligible family members can request access to the deceased’s CPF account information via the Deceased CPF Member Dashboard using their own Singpass credentials. If they do not have Singpass, they can submit a request through the appropriate channels.
• If the CPF Board is notified before 1 February 2024: Only individuals authorised by the deceased can view the CPF account information. Authorised persons should submit a request to access the deceased member’s CPF account details.

It’s important to note that Singpass accounts are personal and non-transferable. Therefore, family members cannot use the deceased’s Singpass credentials to access their information. Instead, they should follow the official procedures outlined by the relevant authorities to obtain necessary information or manage the deceased’s affairs.