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Have you lost a family member who passed away in Vietnam? Are you looking for legal assistance with death registration procedures?
Vietnam National Law provides legal assistance to families, relatives and authorized representatives who need to complete death registration procedures for foreign nationals in Vietnam. We help clients prepare the required documents, understand the applicable legal requirements and work with the competent Vietnamese authorities.
1. Required Documents
Depending on the circumstances, the required documents may include:
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No. |
Document/Information |
Note |
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1 |
Medical Death Certificate or Other Valid Death Confirmation Document Issued by the competent medical facility or authority, as applicable. |
Original document |
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2 |
Passport or Identification Documents of the Deceased |
To verify the deceased person’s identity and nationality. |
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3 |
Identification Documents of the Applicant: Such as a valid passport or Vietnamese identification document. |
Valid passport or Vietnamese identification document |
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4 |
Death Registration Declaration Form |
Prepared by the Law Firm |
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5 |
Proof of Residence or Other Supporting Documents
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Where required by the competent authority |
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6 |
POA for the law firm |
Prepared by the Law Firm at Notary Office |
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7 |
Additional Documents: Depending on the circumstances of the death and the applicable legal requirements. Note on additional supporting documents: Documents proving the applicant’s relationship with the deceased may be required, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, household registration record (if applicable), or other valid identification or civil status documents.
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Depending on the circumstances and the competent authority’s requirements |
The exact document requirements depend on the deceased person’s circumstances, the available death confirmation documents and the competent authority.
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2. Death Registration Procedure
The procedure generally involves the following steps:
- Document Review:We assess the circumstances and identify the applicable registration procedure.
- Document Preparation:We assist with preparing the application and reviewing the supporting documents.
- Application Submission:We assist with submitting the application to the competent Vietnamese authority.
- Follow-up and Result Collection:We coordinate with the authority and assist with obtaining the death registration extract.
Additional procedures may be necessary if the death occurred overseas, the documents were issued in another country or the death requires further verification.
Illustrative image of a death certificate
3. Our Legal Assistance
Vietnam National Law provides tailored assistance, including:
- Consultation on applicable death registration procedures.
- Review and preparation of the required documents.
- Assistance with foreign document legalization, translation and certification, where applicable.
- Application submission assistance and coordination with the competent authorities.
- Follow-up support and assistance with obtaining the death registration extract.
We will assess your case and explain the applicable procedure before proceeding.
4. Processing Time
The estimated processing time is 15 - 30 working days from the date a complete and valid application is submitted to the competent authority.
Additional time may be required for Apostille, consular legalization, translation and document certification, where applicable.
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Contact Vietnam National Law
If you need assistance with death registration for a foreign national in Vietnam, our team is ready to help you understand the required documents and applicable procedures.
Ms. Tran My
Email: diumy@quocluat.vn
WhatsApp / Zalo / WeChat / LINE: +84 911 553 434
Vietnam National Law — Professional Legal Assistance for Foreigners in Vietnam.
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