How to Correct Errors in a Death Certificate in Punjab

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How to Correct Errors in a Death Certificate in Punjab

Correcting errors in a death certificate is essential to ensure the accuracy of official records. The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, provides a detailed procedure for this correction. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you through the process.

Step 1: Obtain the Correction Form

The form for correction in the death certificate can be downloaded from the official Punjab government website or accessed directly here.

Step 2: Fill Out the Form

For Office Use Only Section

Application Number: (Leave this blank; it will be filled by the office)
Date of Application: (Leave this blank; it will be filled by the office)
Name of Block & Tehsil: (Leave this blank; it will be filled by the office)

Part 1: Personal Details of the Applicant

Relation with Deceased: (Specify your relation with the deceased)

Part 2: Service Details

Registration Details

Registration Number
DSN Number (Only in case of digitally signed certificate)
Date of Registration
Registration Office
Registration District Region: Rural, Urban
Registration Tehsil
Registration District

Personal Data of Applicant

(These details are of the person applying on behalf of the deceased)

Self-Attested Photo of Applicant (Live photo to be captured while submission of application)
Name
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Date of Birth
Gender: Male, Female, Transgender
Marital Status: Married, Unmarried, Divorced, Separated, Widowed
Spouse Name (If applicable)
Contact Number
Email ID
Region: Rural, Urban
Permanent Address
PIN Code
Sub District/Tehsil
District
State
Village (If rural)
Correspondence Address (if different from permanent address)

Part 3: Details of Correction in Death Certificate

Existing Information

Name of the Deceased
Father's Name of the Deceased
Mother's Name of the Deceased
Gender of Deceased: Male, Female, Transgender
Marital Status: Married, Unmarried, Divorced, Separated, Widowed
Spouse Name of the Deceased
Address at the Time of Death
Place of Death: Govt. Health Institution, Private Health Institution, Home, Others
Institutional Name & Address (If applicable)
Permanent Address at Time of Death
Date of Death

Required Information

Name of the Deceased
Father's Name of the Deceased
Mother's Name of the Deceased
Gender of Deceased: Male, Female, Transgender
Marital Status: Married, Unmarried, Divorced, Separated, Widowed
Spouse Name of the Deceased
Address at the Time of Death
Place of Death: Govt. Health Institution, Private Health Institution, Home, Others
Institutional Name & Address (If applicable)
Permanent Address at Time of Death
Date of Death

Required Documents

Check the documents you are attaching with the form:

ID cum Residence Proof: Voter Card / Aadhar / Passport / Driving License (Applicant) (Mandatory)
Original/Copy of Death Certificate (Mandatory)
Self-Declaration (Describe the reason for correction) (Mandatory)
Witnesses of Two Credible Persons (like Sarpanch/ Panch / Municipal Councilor / MLA / MP or Gazetted Officer) (Mandatory)
Copy of School Certificate or Passport or Driving License or Aadhar or Voter Card or Property Papers or Insurance Policy or Passbook of the Deceased (Mandatory)
Copy of Post Mortem Report and FIR (Only in accidental/suicide/murder cases) (Mandatory)
Copy of Report of Cremation Ground or Immersion of Ashes or Bhog Card or Antim Ardas (Mandatory)

Declaration

Fill in the declaration at the end of the form, affirming that the information provided is correct and no information is concealed.

Date
Declarant
Citizen’s Signature / Thumb Impression

Note: In case the applicant is a minor, the declaration is to be signed by the father/mother or any other adult relative.

Witness Section

Include the signatures of two credible witnesses along with their seal/stamp.

Witness 1: (Details and Signature)
Witness 2: (Details and Signature)

Step 3: Submit the Form

Submit the completed form along with the required documents to the appropriate office. The application will be processed by the District Magistrate corresponding to the present/correspondence address of the applicant.

Step 4: Pay the Fees

Government Fee: Rs. 10
Facilitation Charges: Rs. 100

Conclusion

Ensure all details are accurately filled and all mandatory documents are attached. By following these steps, you can successfully correct errors in the death certificate in Punjab. For any further assistance, refer to the official document provided by the Punjab government.