How to Register a Death in Hungary: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Description

What is it?

Death registration is a formal recording of a person’s demise by the government authority. It’s a vital process that officially certifies the fact of death and provides important details like date, cause, and location of death.

Who needs it?

Anyone responsible for reporting a death in Hungary, such as relatives, executor of the deceased’s will, or hospital or care home officials need to register the death. It’s an important step in managing the affairs of the deceased person.

Procedure

Gather all necessary documents related to the deceased, including: a medical certificate of death, the deceased’s identification (passport, national ID card), and any other relevant documents.
In Hungary, death is typically registered in the deceased’s place of residence. Therefore, visit the local Registry Office (Kormányablak) to submit documents and report the death.
The official will process the documents and you’ll receive the death certificate, which provides legal proof of the death.

Required Documents

Medical certificate of death: This is provided by a doctor who can certify the death. In a hospital setting, this is usually the attending doctor.
The deceased’s identification documents: This can include their passport, national ID card, and residence card.

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Additional details

In some instances, particularly for historical deaths, records may be held by religious institutions. For deaths prior to 1895, contact the appropriate church or religious institution for records. The National Archives of Hungary may also have records, visit their website for more information: http://www.mnl.gov.hu/

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