This e-service allows Rwandans to apply for a death record certificate for a person registered as deceased in the National Identification Agency (N.I.D.A.) system. If the death is already registered in the Civil Registration System, the information about the death is automatically fetched, and the applicant does not fill out any other details.
The following are the most frequently asked questions about Death Registration:
How much does a death record cost?
This service costs RWF 2,000.
What are the requirements to apply for a death record for the first time?
The applicant should have the deceased's national ID number, death information, witness and declarant's details, and a valid phone number, email address, or both.
What is the requirement to apply for a death record for the second time after March 2022?
The applicant should have the deceased's national ID number, Child ID, National Identification Number (NIN), a valid phone number, email address, or both. The deceased information is already saved in the Civil Registration System.
Can a citizen apply for the death record of a relative whose death occurred abroad?
Yes, if the death is registered in Rwanda, and No, if the death is not registered in Rwanda
Can I submit a death record application to any sector of the applicant’s choice?
No, you can submit the application to the sector where the death is registered.
How does an applicant get their death record?
The death record is an E-certificate. You can download it on IremboGov using the application number or billing number.
What is the processing time for a death record?
The processing time is 1 working day.
How do I know the authenticity of the death record generated via IremboGov?
To find out how to verify the authenticity of the e-certificate, click here.
Can I download another death record if the one an applicant had is lost or damaged?
Yes, you can download the certificate as many times as possible.