How to Get a Death Certificate in Jakarta
Losing a loved one can feel difficult. It’s like we have to go through days without their presence as before. In the midst of this grieving period, if we lose a family member, a death certificate is an important matter that cannot be overlooked. Here are the things to consider when handling a death certificate in Jakarta.
Getting a death certificate in Jakarta
How to Get Death Certificates in Jakarta
There are several things to prepare if you want to geta death certificate. However, don't worry. The process is quite short. Here is a list of the necessary documents and how to register in Jakarta.
- Photocopy of the death statement letter (Surat Keterangan Kematian). You can get this letter from a doctor, hospital, or Community Health Center (Puskesmas), depending on where the deceased person was handled.
- Photocopy of the Family Card (Kartu Keluarga) and Electronic ID Card (e-KTP).
- Additional document
- for foreigners: photocopy of Travel Document (Dokumen Perjalanan).
- for Indonesian citizens (WNI/Warga Negara Indonesia) who are not residents: photocopy of the Republic of Indonesia Travel Document.
Offline:
- Go to the office of Civil Registration (Dukcapil/Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil) in the Village (Kelurahan) according to the address on the e-KTP.
- Submit a request for the death certificate at the counter.
Online:
- Submit a request through the Alpukat Betawi application. This menu is also available on the JAKI super app. You just need to search for the Alpukat Betawi menu in the search bar.
- Upload the original documents.
How to get a death certificate in Jakarta. Source: Instagram @dkijakarta
What Death Certificates are For
Going through administrative processes for a death certificate may seem difficult. However, there are several reasons why we should handle it:
- as official proof that someone has passed away.
- used for administrative purposes. For example, if you need to manage inheritance or pension savings, family will use the death certificate of the deceased family member.
- it is regulated in Undang-Undang No. 24 Tahun 2013 pasal 44 ayat 1 tentang Perubahan Atas Undang-Undang No. 23 Tahun 2006 Tentang Administrasi Kependudukan. This regulation states that every death must be reported by the chairman of the neighborhood association (ketua rukun tetangga) or by another name in the domicile of the Resident to the local implementing agency (Instansi Pelaksana) no later than 30 (thirty) days from the date of death.
With patience, we can complete the administrative process for the passing of our loved ones. Also, as a family member, don’t forget to support each other. Take care!
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