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Get a copy of a death certificate

Last updated on January 30th, 2026

This service can be used to get a copy of a death certificate for anyone whose death was registered in Barbados.

Most copies of death certificates are requested soon after the death takes place and is registered.

However, copies for a deceased Barbadian citizen can be requested at any point. They are essential for sorting out the deceased’s estate, and for insurance purposes.

You can request a copy on someone else’s behalf but you must disclose:

your relationship to them
why you need the certificate

How to get a copy of a death certificate

Complete the form online

Request a copy online

You must pay online so you will need a debit or credit card, and you will need to have (or create) an EZPay+ account. Every question is compulsory so if you are unsure about the basic information asked for, you should complete the paper form instead.

You currently cannot apply for a certificate of cause of death online. You must go to the Registration Department and fill out a paper form.

Complete the online form
Get a paper Application for death certificate form from the Registration Department

You must complete it by hand and return it to the department. You can pay with cash or by card when you collect it. If you are unsure about the basic details asked for (for example, if there is estrangement in the family), you should complete the paper form.

Registration Department
Supreme Court Complex
Whitepark Road
St. Michael
(246) 535-9700
Open Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 3:15pm

Cost of certificates

Each certified copy costs $5 BBD.

After your request is processed

A copy of a death certificate is usually ready to collect in 5 to 7 business days.

However, if the death registration needs a coroner’s certificate, it can take longer and is dependent on the Coroner's Office.

A certificate can sometimes be issued on the same day, in the case of a medical or travel emergency. You will need to show proof of the emergency.

If you complete the paper form, you will be given a receipt when you return it to the Applications Desk at the Registration Department. You will need to show your receipt when you collect your cop(y/ies) and you will be able to pay in cash or by card.

If basic information is unknown

There are circumstances when you may not be able to provide all the information asked for in the form. For example, if there is estrangement in the family, or if the birth was registered in Barbados a significant time ago. Provide as much information as you can – the more details you can give, the better the chance of finding the records you are looking for.