Registration of Deaths Outside Sri Lanka

This Mission will issue Death Certificates to Sri Lankan Nationals / Dual Citizens (Sri Lanka and any other country) only.

Application forms (Form Registration - (B 11)) can be obtained:

From the Consulate General between 9.00 a.m. & 5.00 p.m.
By sending a self addressed, stamped envelope (9" x 6") with a request letter

You are required to submit the following documents for Registration of Deaths of Sri Lankan nationals who have passed away outside Sri Lanka (USA):

Duly perfected application – [Form Registration (B 11)]
Passport of the deceased issued by the authority of Sri Lanka (held by the deceased at the time of his/her death).
Death Certificate issued by the authority of country where the death occurred (USA) and a copy of same.
Dual Citizenship and Naturalisation Certificates (for Dual Citizens only).

Payment: $30

Other Information

Payment should be made in cash at the counter or by Postal Orders/Bank Drafts written in favour of the "Consulate General of Sri Lanka" if sent by post. Personal cheques and credit cards are not accepted.
All original certificates will be returned after perusal.
If the certificates and documents are to be returned by post, you should include $20/- (if you are within the California State) and $25 (if you are outside the State) being the courier charges, at the time of submitting your application.
If the applicant is unable to come personally to this Consulate General to collect the Certificate/ documents, he/she may authorise another person, in writing. The person who comes for collection of documents should produce his identity and the original receipt issued by this Consulate General.
All incomplete applications will be returned and payment will not be refunded.

SUBMISSION OF FORGED CERTIFICATES OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND MAKING FALSE DECLARATIONS. SUCH CASES WILL BE REPORTED TO RELEVANT AUTHORITIESAND PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.