Registrar General’s Department
Register an ordinary death
Draft. Written from the official page, read on 9 November 2026. Not tried in person yet, so check the source before you go.
Steps
Identify where death occurred and the registrar with territorial jurisdiction
rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Notify local Grama Niladhari; RGD currently states within five days
Confirm GN death report B24 and complete CR02 declaration
Provide notice through a person authorized by RGD, following order of listed relatives/informants
Register within the stated three-month free period if eligible and inspect issued certificate