Death Certificate

5 documentsUpdated Jun 2026Lagos

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Medical certificate of cause of death

Where

Hospital or clinic where death occurred

Cost

Free (issued by hospital)

Time

At time of death

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Doctor certifies the death

Issued by the attending or certifying doctor. This is the primary medical document confirming the death and its cause.

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