Apply to register a death

Key info

• When someone dies in Tasmania the death must be registered with Births, Deaths and Marriages.
• In most cases a funeral director or coroner will do this for you. A death must be registered before you can get a death certificate.
• We understand that the death of a loved one is a difficult time. You can get information about support services from the Australian centre for grief and bereavement.
• The what to do when someone dies life event contains additional information to help you manage the things that need to be done at this difficult time.