Death Certificates in Manitoba

In Manitoba, a death certificate is an official document issued by the Vital Statistics Branch of the provincial government. It serves as legal proof of a person's death and is often required for settling estates, claiming insurance benefits, and handling various legal and administrative matters.

Information Included in a Manitoba Death Certificate

A standard Manitoba death certificate typically contains the following details:

✅Full name of the deceased

✅Date and place of death

✅ Sex

✅Registration number

✅Date of registration

This document is issued on official paper featuring a watermark from the Government of Manitoba and includes the signature of the Director of Vital Statistics. It does not include the cause of death.

🔒 Who Can Access Death Certificates in Manitoba?

Under the Vital Statistics Act of Manitoba, access to death records depends on:

✅ Your relationship to the deceased
✅ Purpose of the request

✅ Eligible Parties May Include:

• Next of Kin
• Legal Representatives
• Life Insurance Claimants or for insuance matters. 
• Pension Beneficiaries
• Other Authorized Individuals such as executors, beneficiaries and family members. 

📬 How We Can Help You Obtain a Death Certificate in Manitoba

 ✅ Fill out the  downloadable form and return to duncaninvestigations@mts.net

 ✅ For deaths over 70 years ago, we need the full name of the deceased, the date of birth and the city or town of death in Manitoba. 

⏳ How Long Does It Take and What is the Cost? 

Processing times are generally three days.   Please note that we do not require signed consent for these searches!

💵 Disbursement Fees: $60.00
💼 Our Service Fees: $85.00
Total: $145.00 plus taxes. 

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