Dödsfallsintyg

Dödsfallsintyg is an official document that confirms that a person has died. It is used in administrative and legal processes following a death, such as handling the estate, closing accounts, and notifying authorities. In Sweden, the death is registered in the national civil registry, and a dödsfallsintyg is issued by the competent public authority or, in some cases, by a funeral director upon request. The certificate typically includes the deceased’s identity, date and place of death, and relevant registration details. Personal data are subject to data protection rules.

The dödsfallsintyg serves as proof of death for practical purposes. It is commonly required when applying for probate, distributing an estate, and settling financial matters such as pensions, benefits, and bank accounts. It may also be requested by executors, heirs, legal representatives, or authorities to initiate administrative processes related to inheritance, taxation, and social services. In some situations, the funeral arranger can facilitate obtaining the certificate as part of handling the death notice.

Obtaining the document usually requires providing identifying information about the deceased and the requester, and, depending on the jurisdiction, a reason for the request. Processing times vary, and additional documents may be requested. While the dödsfallsintyg functions as a formal confirmation of death, it does not itself determine the distribution of the estate, which is handled through probate or succession procedures.

See also: death certificate, probate, estate administration.