Death certificate
Spain · Certificado de defunción
€4.00 · instant with Cl@ve when digitised; otherwise by post · order and pay online
Order this report
What the report shows
Civil Registry death entry: deceased's identity, date, place and time of death.
Who needs it
heirs, relatives, notaries, insurers, banks, funeral services
Why people order it
inheritance, last-wills and life-insurance certificates, pensions, closing bank accounts, insurance claims
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: deceased's name, date and place of death; Cl@ve optional (without it, delivery by post)
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Legal limits
Official page does not restrict requesters; restricted-publicity data rules of Ley 20/2011 still apply.
Issued by
Registro Civil – Ministerio de Justicia (Civil Registry, Ministry of Justice)
Questions and answers
How do I order Death certificate online?
Fill in deceased's name, date and place of death; Cl@ve optional (without it, delivery by post) in the form on this page, pay €4.00 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within instant with Cl@ve when digitised; otherwise by post.
How much does Death certificate cost?
€4.00. The official source issues it free of charge — you can also get it yourself.
How long does Death certificate take?
instant with Cl@ve when digitised; otherwise by post.
Who can order Death certificate?
Anyone.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Everything is online — no original and no post.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also get this document directly from the authority, free of charge.