A death certificate issued by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is a legally required document for settling estates, claiming insurance, transferring property, and a range of other official purposes. Khan Consultants handles all aspects of KMC death certificate applications with sensitivity and professionalism — managing the paperwork and KMC liaison so families can focus on what matters.
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- ✓Registration of deaths that occurred within KMC limits
- ✓Hospital deaths — coordination with hospital death reporting
- ✓Deaths at home — affidavit and supporting documentation
- ✓Late registration (beyond the standard reporting period)
- ✓Correction of name spelling errors (deceased or family members)
- ✓Correction of date or place of death
- ✓Correction of cause of death (where applicable and supported by medical documentation)
- ✓Affidavit preparation for supporting corrections
- ✓Issuance of duplicate certificates where the original has been lost or damaged
- ✓Certified copies for legal, insurance, or visa purposes
- ✓Multiple copies for distribution among family members
The exact documents required depend on your specific case. We will provide a precise checklist after your initial consultation. The following is a general guide:
Contact us via WhatsApp or phone. We assess your case, confirm what is required, and provide a clear quote and timeline.
We provide a precise checklist. You send us scanned copies digitally — no need to visit our office.
Our team reviews everything for completeness before submission, flagging any issues in advance.
We prepare all forms and affidavits in the correct KMC format.
We submit the application and handle all in-person visits and follow-ups at KMC on your behalf.
WhatsApp updates throughout. Digital copy sent immediately on approval; physical delivery arranged to your address.
- ! Death registration must be completed within 21 days of the death under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act. Late registrations require additional documentation.
- ! For deaths in hospitals, the hospital is required to report the death to KMC. However, the family must still apply for the certificate separately.
- ! For deaths at home, the local area councillor or a gazetted officer may need to certify the death before registration.
Under Indian law, deaths must be registered within 21 days. After that, late registration procedures apply, which require additional documentation and may take longer.
Yes. We can arrange for multiple certified copies to be issued simultaneously, which is useful when multiple family members or institutions require a copy.
Yes. We handle corrections to KMC death certificates. We will need the existing certificate, supporting medical documentation, and an affidavit from the next of kin.
Yes. We work with many UK-based families who need death certificates handled in Kolkata. Everything is managed remotely via WhatsApp, with physical certificates delivered internationally.