How to Check Death Records in Singapore?

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.