Can I make corrections to the Death Certificate?

There are a few steps involved in acquiring a Death Certificate. A significant amount of information about the deceased is required, which needs to be recorded and confirmed. This information is placed into a QLD Government portal, and the Death Certificate is requested. However, somewhere along the line a mistake might happen. It could be that something was misspelled, or that the information typed into the government portal wasn't entirely accurate. Either way, sometimes a family will need the Death Certificate to be corrected and reissued.

In some cases, the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages will require copies of documents which confirm the requested change is necessary. If such evidence cannot be produced, then it is usually necessary for the family to complete a QLD Statutory Declaration. On this document, you will need to explain clearly what information is incorrect, why the incorrect information appeared at all, and what the correct information is.

Your Funeral Director will be able to assist you with any corrections to a Death Certificate. They will need to submit the relevant documents on your behalf. There may also be a small fee (around $25) to correct and reissue the Death Certificate.

If you'd like to know more about the process, please contact us on 07 3544 6880.

You can also find out more at the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/certificates/applying-for-a-death-certificate