Registrar General’s Department
Register a death after three months
Draft. Written from the official page, read on 9 November 2026. Not tried in person yet, so check the source before you go.
Steps
Check whether death was registered within first three months
rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Review RGD delayed-death eligibility; page mentions applications up to 25 years excluding sudden deaths
Submit declaration to Additional District Registrar in DS of death location
Pay declared fee and provide relevant evidence for assessment