Health Services
Issuance of Death Certificate (Out-of-Facility Death, Medically Unattended)
The City Health Office is responsible for reviewing death certificates. It examines the cause of death, issues the certificate, and directs the registration of the death at the City Civil Registry within the reglementary period of 30 days. The spouse or nearest relative of a person who died without medical attendance must report the deceased within 48 hours.
Service at a Glance
Spouse, nearest relative, and/or authorized representative of the deceased only.
Before You Apply
Requirements
Prepare these requirements before visiting the office.
- 1
Four (4) copies of the Death Certificate form (original)
Where to secure: City Civil Registry Office (Window 46)
- 2
Medical Certificate (original)
Where to secure: Hospital, Clinic, or Attending Physician
- 3
Notarized Sworn Statement (Salaysay) form (1 original)
Where to secure: City Health Office – Issuance of Death Certificate
- 4
Notarized Waiver for Autopsy form (1 original)
Where to secure: City Health Office – Issuance of Death Certificate
- 5
Barangay Certificate of Residency (1 original)
Where to secure: Respective Barangay Hall of residence
Steps
How to apply
- 1
Accomplish the death certificate form with the deceased's personal data and information.
- 2
Wait while staff record the deceased's details.
- 3
Provide the details needed, including the cause of death to be signed by the Rural Health Physician, and the embalmer's signature at the back of the death certificate.
- 4
Submit the additional requirements needed for the physician's evaluation and go to the designated Rural Health Unit with the complete requirements.
Official source and verification
This service record was reviewed on 2026-09-01 from City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga Citizen's Charter 2026 (2nd Edition). BetterSanFernando is independent and is not the official City Government website. Confirm current requirements with the official source or office before applying.