International Death Certificate: Form C and Procedures for Obtaining in Turkey

Form C, also known as the International Death Certificate, is a document that contains information related to a person’s death and is issued for submission to foreign authorities. This document includes details such as the deceased person’s identity, nationality, educational background, residential address, as well as the manner and cause of death, along with other important information. Form C is requested by official institutions for international death registration procedures, wills, inheritance matters, repatriation of remains, or the deceased person’s life insurance claims.

While Form C can be obtained through the Population Registry Office in Turkey, it can be obtained from the relevant country’s consulates abroad. The individual seeking the document should apply to the provincial or district population registry offices in Turkey, or to the consulates of the relevant country when abroad, to obtain Form C.

An important point to note is that apostille authentication is required for the document to be valid internationally. In Turkey, the apostille authentication can be obtained from the relevant district governorships or governorates, while in foreign countries, it should be requested from the respective competent authorities. However, it’s important to be aware that some countries do not recognize apostille authentication. In such cases, consular certification is required in that country. Consular certification is an alternative authentication method used in countries where apostille authentication is not recognized.

Form C death certificate is an official document that is internationally recognized and contains crucial information regarding the death. Obtaining this document correctly and obtaining the necessary certifications is of great importance to ensure the validity of claims related to inheritance, death registration, repatriation of remains, or the deceased person’s insurance rights.