- If filed in person, please provide 4 copies.
- If sent by mail, 1 original copy notarized by notary public/lawyer plus 3 photocopies.
Note: The form must be accomplished neatly. No erasures please as this will be the permanent record. The Embassy has the discretion to reject forms that are sloppily accomplished or with erasures or with wrong entries and with wrong stamp by the notary public.
All the original documents will be returned together with the official document to be issued by the Embassy.
Please note that in addition to the above-mentioned requirements, other documents might be required when deemed necessary by the Consular Officer of the Embassy.
Filing can be done through either of the following:
IN PERSON (please call the Registry Section at (02) 6273 2535 extension 233 to set-up appointment).
BY MAIL - send all the requirements and applicable additional documents along with the following:
- AUD 45 payment for the Report of Death payable by a postal money order or bank cheque to the Philippine Embassy. If paying by credit card please provide the credit card name, number, expiry date and cvv number at the back of the card).
- AUD 45 payment for Affidavit of Delayed Registration of Death, if applicable.
- Pre-paid express return envelope (large size) with return address.
- Please provide your cell phone number & email address to allow the Embassy to communicate with you regarding your application.
The Embassy assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage through the mail or courier service.
B. REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORT OF DEATH AND CONSULAR MORTUARY CERTIFICATE (human remains that has not been cremated will be shipped to the Philippines)
- Duly accomplished and signed Request form for Consular Mortuary Certificate applications[Click here to download the form].
- Duly accomplished and signed Report of Death form (only for deceased FILIPINO citizen)[Click here to download the form].
- If filed in person, please provide 4 copies.
- If sent by mail, 1 original copy notarized by notary public/lawyer plus 3 photocopies.
Note: The form must be accomplished neatly. No erasures please as this will be the permanent record. The Embassy has the discretion to reject forms that are sloppily accomplished or with erasures or with wrong entries and with wrong stamp by the notary public.
Note: For COVID-19 related deaths
- The remains shall be cremated before shipment; or
- For remains that do not require cremation, the casket shall be permanently and hermetically sealed from the port of origin until burial. The burial must take place within twenty-four (24) hours after the issuance of clearance of admission into the country.
All the original documents will be returned together with the official document to be issued by the Embassy.
Please note that in addition to the above-mentioned requirements, other documents might be required when deemed necessary by the Consular Officer of the Embassy.
Filing can be done through either of the following:
IN PERSON (please call the Registry Section at (02) 6273 2535 extension 233 to set-up appointment).
BY MAIL - send all the requirements and applicable additional documents along with the following:
- AUD 45 payment for the Report of Death payable by a postal money order or bank cheque to the Philippine Embassy. If paying by credit card please provide the credit card name, number, expiry date and cvv number at the back of the card).
- AUD 45 payment for Affidavit of Delayed Registration of Death, if applicable.
- Pre-paid express return envelope (large size) with return address.
- Please provide your cell phone number & email address to allow the Embassy to communicate with you regarding your application.
The Embassy assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage through the mail or courier service.
C. REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORT OF DEATH AND EMBASSY CERTIFICATION FOR CREMATED REMAINS THAT WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE PHILIPPINES INSIDE AN URN
- Duly accomplished and signed request form for a Certificate to transport cremated remains[Click here to download the form].
- Duly accomplished and signed Report of Death form (only for deceased FILIPINO citizen)[Click here to download the form].
- If filed in person, please provide 4 copies.
- If sent by mail, 1 original copy notarized by notary public/lawyer plus 3 photocopies.
Note: The form must be accomplished neatly. No erasures please as this will be the permanent record. The Embassy has the discretion to reject forms that are sloppily accomplished or with erasures or with wrong entries and with wrong stamp by the notary public.
All the original documents will be returned together with the official document to be issued by the Embassy.
Please note that in addition to the above-mentioned requirements, other documents might be required when deemed necessary by the Consular Officer of the Embassy.
Filing can be done through either of the following:
IN PERSON (please call the Registry Section at (02) 6273 2535 extension 233 to set-up appointment).
BY MAIL - send all the requirements and applicable additional documents along with the following:
- AUD 45 payment for the Report of Death payable by a postal money order or bank cheque to the Philippine Embassy. If paying by credit card please provide the credit card name, number, expiry date and cvv number at the back of the card).
- AUD 45 payment for Affidavit of Delayed Registration of Death, if applicable.
- Pre-paid express return envelope (large size) with return address.
- Please provide your cell phone number & email address to allow the Embassy to communicate with you regarding your application.
The Embassy assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage through the mail or courier service.
