To settle the estate, we need a death certificate issued by the Director of Civil Status. If this certificate is not available, we need a birth certificate issued by the parish where the deceased person was born, or alternatively, the names of their parents, the parish, and the place of birth, in order to request the certificate from the Director of Civil Status. The death certificate issued by the Director of Civil Status of Quebec is the only document that officially establishes the death of the person in question. It may be requested by various private or government institutions during the estate settlement process. If you don't have time to consult with us, visit our FAQs page. If you are unable to meet with us, visit ScriptaLegal.com to request a death certificate online.

Required documents

The death certificate issued by the Director of Civil Status of Quebec only provides the name and gender of the deceased person, as well as the location, date, and time of their death. We kindly ask you to provide us with some additional information about the deceased person, in order for us to proceed with the settlement of their estate.

Some of this information is necessary because it has to appear on government forms, insurance company forms, or financial institution forms.