Summary
MyGateway says certified copies of death certificates may be requested online at a cost of BSD $10.00.
The Registrar General FAQ says immediate family members may request birth, marriage, and death certificates and should be prepared to prove the relationship. The public death-certificate service text is shorter than the birth and marriage service descriptions, so this article stays conservative and treats immediate-family proof as the safest baseline.
Who This Applies To
- Immediate family members seeking a certified death certificate
- Other requesters only if the department confirms the request is allowed and explains what proof is required
Supporting Documents
- Valid government-issued ID
- Proof of relationship to the deceased if requested by the department
Fees And Timing
- Certified copy fee:
BSD $10.00 - Registrar General FAQ timing for birth, death, and marriage certificate requests:
two business days
How To Apply
- Open the Registrar General service area in MyGateway.
- Choose the death certificate request service.
- Complete the online request and pay the published fee.
- Follow any additional instructions about identity verification or relationship proof.
When To Escalate To A Human
- You are not an immediate family member and are not sure whether you may request the certificate.
- You cannot prove the relationship to the deceased.
- The online request fails because the record cannot be located or matched.
- The receiving agency needs a specific type of certified document and you want to confirm it before paying.