Requirements for the issuance of death certificates

 Authentication
• The American Death certificate should be authenticated by the state government (Office of Secretary of State) and submission of two (2) colored copies of same authenticated death certificate (in addition of the original)
• Two (2) colored copies of Civil Status Iraqi Identification document or Unified National Identification card of the deceased,.
• Two (2) colored copies Civil Status Identification or Unified National Identification card of the person reporting the death.

Fees required for issuing an Iraqi Death certificate for death registered before 09/23/2024. Based on Article fifteen (B/2) of the former birth and death registration law No. (148) of 1971 as amended.

Fees required for issuing Iraqi death certificate for death registered after 09/23/2024 as updated pursuant to the Birth and Death Registration law no. (21) of 2024, published in the official gazette of the Republic of Iraq (al-Waqa’i Al-Iraqiya), issue no. 4794 dated 09/23/2024 and with reference to the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health – Planning and Resource Development Department, concerning the applicable fees and late penalties listed below:

1- A fee of fifteen USD ($15) is collected in cash for the authentication of the American death certificate.
2- A late penalty of twenty USD ($20) payable in cash, shall be imposed if the application is submitted after thirty (30) days from the date of death.
3- A late penalty of fifty-eight USD ($58), payable in cash, shall be imposed for each month of delay following the six-month period referred to in paragraph above.

Important Notice to Applicants.

• Applicants are required to book an appointment in advance through the Link (https://icass.mofa.gov.iq/#/).
• Applicants must complete the death certificate information from the link (https://icass.mofa.gov.iq/#/newdeath) and provide the consular section with a copy of (the barcode) application.
• All required documents must be submitted by prepaid mail (return envelope) for the purpose of returning the documents to the relevant parties ensuring that correct and complete address is clearly written.
• In the event that the deceased family requests burial in Iraq, a written request must be submitted by the next kin, specifying the designated border entry point (airport) for the repatriation of the remains, in order to obtain the necessary official approvals.

Note: In case of requests for burial Iraq.

 A medical certificate that the deceased is free from corona virus (COVID-19) must be attached in order to be transported to the Republic of Iraq.
 All required documents must be sent by prepaid mail (return envelope).
 An advance appointment must be scheduled through the Link (https://icass.mofa.gov.iq/#/) and a copy of the barcode must be provided.
 The death certificate information form must be completed through the link (https://icass.mofa.gov.iq/#/newdeath) and a copy of the barcode must be submitted.