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If a death has been registered in Ontario, you can apply for this certificate online quickly, simply and securely.

Please note: The death must be registered in Ontario to use this service.

To apply for a death certificate, you will need:

To apply for a death certificate, you will need:
First and last name of the deceased subject
Gender of the deceased subject
Date of death
City or town of death
Parental information about the deceased subject
Spouse or partner information, if applicable
A valid method of payment (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Interac^® Online)

Learn more about Death Certificates
Information and resources for What to Do When Someone Dies
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You can use the online Status Inquiry service to check the status of your application one business day after completing the Online Certificate Application
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