Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4.45 pm

Consular Service Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 1.30 pm

Consular Service Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 1.30 pm

Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4.45 pm

Consular Service Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 1.30 pm

Consular Service Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 1.30 pm

Office Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4.45 pm

Consular Service Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 1.30 pm

Office Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4.45 pm

Consular Service Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 1.30 pm

Office Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4.45 pm

Consular Service Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 1.30 pm

CONSULATE GENERAL OF SRI LANKA MELBOURNE

REGISTRATION OF DEATH OUTSIDE SRI LANKA

We register the deaths of Sri Lankan citizens/dual citizens, under the regulations of the Sri Lanka Consular Functions Act No: 04 of 1981.

The informant of the death should be: Father/Mother/Spouse/Child/Sibling.

How to Apply

Applying at our counter: You can submit your application by visiting us in person, after obtaining an appointment through our website slcgmel.org. You can obtain an appointment on any working day between 9.30am -1.30pm. For public holiday closures please visit here 

If you so visit us and submit your application at our counter, and if you submit it within one year from the date of death, the death certificate will be issued by this office and notify you via email.

If you submit the application after one year from the death (even if you submit it at our counter), your application will be forwarded to the Registrar General’s Department for approval and the certificate will be issued upon receipt of the approval. 

Submitting application via post:

You can submit your application via post as well. Application and supporting documents should be certified before you post them;

  • Application must ONLY be certified with an official stamp by a Justice of the Peace.
  • Supporting documents must be certified with an official stamp by an authorised Australian certification body (Doctor, Lawyer, Justice of the Peace, Police Officer or Pharmacist).
Applicants in South Australia can certify applications from the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Adelaide at the following address:
can certify applications from the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Adelaide at the following address:

Dr. Charitha Perera
No. 10A, Valmai Avenue,
Kings Park, SA 5034, Australia
Mobile: 0412 552 541
Home: 08 8333 0764
Email: charitha_perera@hotmail.com   

Application

  • Registration form B11 – This application must be used if the death has occurred within the previous three (03) months.
  • Registration form B15 – This application must be submitted if the death has occurred more than three (03) months ago.

Form B11

From B15

For the Registration Form B15: A letter of explanation for late registration, addressed to the “Registrar General, Registrar General’s Department, Colombo,” should be attached.   

Supporting Documents

For each of the following supporting documents, original document + 1 set of photocopies should be submitted. [Photocopy of the application Form B4 or B6  is not required.]

All Photocopies should be submitted in A4 size. Copies of both sides of each certificate/ card should be submitted. For passports; copies of the bio-data page and the observation page should be submitted.

Translations in lieu of originals not accepted.

Please refer and “√” the checklist, and attach it to the application before submitting the documents at the counter/via post
  1. Death Certificate issued by the Births, Deaths & Marriages Victoria, South Australia or Tasmania
  2. Doctor’s certificate stating the cause of death/ certificate issued by the Department of Human Services
  3. Birth Certificate of the Deceased
  4. Current Passport of the Deceased
  5. Proof of the informant’s relationship (Ex – marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)
  6. Informant’s valid Passport.
  7. Documentary proof for confirmation of repatriation/cremation or burial of the human remains: (Ex: Cargo receipt/Certification of cremation OR Burial documentation)

Payment

S.NoConsular Service RequiredPayment (AUD)
1.Registration of death 33
2.Obtaining a copy of Death Certificate

64- If death occurred & registered in Sri Lanka (for certification of the application)
33(per copy) - If death occurred in Australia & registered through this office
3.Amendment to the Death Certificate (for certification of the Declaration)100
  • Payment must be made at the time of tendering the application, and the receipt kept for reference.
  • Payable by Debit Cards. Tap & Pay facility not available.
  • Personal/Company cheques, Credit Cards not accepted.

If the application submitted by post, the relevant fee should be sent by Postal Money Order (Australia Post)/ bank draft drawn in favor of the “Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne”.  The scanned copy of the receipt will be emailed to you once your application is processed.

Amendment to the Death Certificate

a) If death occurred in Australia (Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania) and death registered through this office:

You must inform this office if there are any alterations/ amendments to be done to the death certificate within 07 days from the date that you received the certificate and return the certificate to this office immediately.

If you have not informed us within 07 days, you must submit the declaration* to this office for the alterations/amendments to be done to the birth certificate along with the relevant documents & fee. Applicant should verify his/her relationship to the deceased.

A request letter signed by you, copy of the death certificate issued by the Australian authorities and documentary proof regarding the required alteration should also be submitted. This may vary from case to case. (ex: If you need to change one of deceased’s parent’s details on the death certificate, you must submit the deceased’s parent’s original birth certificate with correct details)

Your request will be forwarded to the Registrar General’s Department, Sri Lanka and the death certificate will be amended after their approval. You will be notified via email once the amended death certificate is ready to collect. 

Declaration* under section 52 (1) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act (Cap.110)
b) If death occurred & registered in Sri Lanka:

You must submit the above declaration* to the relevant Divisional Secretariat Office in Sri Lanka along with relevant documents. Your signature on the above declaration and relevant documents could be certified through this office. The documents could only be certified if they have been issued from Sri Lankan authorities and if submitted with originals. Applicant should verify his/her relationship to the deceased.

For more information, please contact the Registrar General’s Department, Sri Lanka  

Obtaining a copy of the Death Certificate

a) If death occurred in Australia (Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania) and death registered through this office:

Please submit a request with details of the death certificate [name of the deceased, date of death, reference no of the application (if available) etc.] via email mail@slcgmel.org prior to visiting this office for your appointment in order to search registries and ready it for collection. You can obtain the copy of the death certificate at our counter after submitting following *application and making the relevant payment. Applicant should verify his/her relationship to the deceased.

b) If death occurred & registered in Sri Lanka:
You must submit the following *application to the relevant Divisional Secretariat Office in Sri Lanka along with relevant documents. Your signature on the above *application and relevant documents could be certified through this office. The documents could only be certified if they have been issued by Sri Lankan authorities and if submitted with originals. Applicant should verify his/her relationship to the deceased.
For more information, please contact the Registrar General’s Department, Sri Lanka
*Application for copy of Death Certificate and /or search registers 

Collection

We will notify you by an email once the certificate is ready to collect.

You do not need to obtain a prior appointment for collection. You can collect the certificate by visiting this office between 9:15 – 9:30am OR 1:30 – 1:45pm on any working day. Before visiting us, please check our website for any public holiday closures.

If you wish to receive the Certificate via registered post, you can reply us with the name of the deceased, date of death, application reference number and the postal address to send your document. The tracking number will be emailed to you for follow-up.

For collection of the death certificate by a third party, you are required to provide the third party with an authorization letter. 

Contact

HONARARY CONSUL FOR SRI LANKA IN ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Dr. Charitha Perera
596, The Parade, Auldana, SA 5072, Australia
0412 552 541
08 8333 0764
charitha_perera@hotmail.com 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

  • Make a prior appointment only through the website. Appointments cannot be obtained over the phone. The staff will not be able to accommodate you, if you walk-in without an appointment as the other applicants who have prior appointments do not permit us to entertain walk-in applicants during their pre-booked timeslots.

  • Attend your appointment on time. Your delay will cause difficulties to everyone.

  • No photocopying / printing facilities available in the Consulate General premises. Please ensure to bring required photocopies / print-outs.

  • Read all information / instructions /Guidelines given in the official website of the Consulate General carefully and prepare your application. (Due to the heavy volume of work, it will not be possible for the staff to provide all information over the phone.)

  • Go through the Checklist relevant to your application before coming to the Consulate. Ensure all required supportive documents are brought in.

  • Consular fees can be paid in Cash or by Debit Card only. Tap & Pay facility is not available.

  • Always quote the Application Reference No. for inquiries

  • Visit the Consulate only between 9.15am – 9.30am and 1.30pm -1.45pm for collection of Passports / Citizenship Certificate/Verification Letters/ Driver Licenses etc. and signing of Life Certificates.
Your understanding on regulations, compliance with the prescribed requirements and co-operation is paramount for us to provide you an efficient service.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

  • Make a prior appointment only through the website. Appointments cannot be obtained over the phone. The staff will not be able to accommodate you, if you walk-in without an appointment as the other applicants who have prior appointments do not permit us to entertain walk-in applicants during their pre-booked timeslots.

  • Attend your appointment on time. Your delay will cause difficulties to everyone.

  • No photocopying / printing facilities available in the Consulate General premises. Please ensure to bring required photocopies / print-outs.

  • Read all information / instructions /Guidelines given in the official website of the Consulate General carefully and prepare your application. (Due to the heavy volume of work, it will not be possible for the staff to provide all information over the phone.)

  • Go through the Checklist relevant to your application before coming to the Consulate. Ensure all required supportive documents are brought in.

  • Consular fees can be paid in Cash or by Debit Card only. Tap & Pay facility is not available.

  • Always quote the Application Reference No. for inquiries

  • Visit the Consulate only between 9.15am – 9.30am and 1.30pm -1.45pm for collection of Passports / Citizenship Certificate/Verification Letters/ Driver Licenses etc. and signing of Life Certificates.
Your understanding on regulations, compliance with the prescribed requirements and co-operation is paramount for us to provide you an efficient service.
The Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced establishing of a new simplified e-Visa scheme replacing the former Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system to issue visas to visit Sri Lanka. Under the new scheme all visitors must complete an eVisa application prior to their arrival in the country through the eVisa site of the Department ( http://www.srilankaevisa.lk/). For further information and applying for eVisa, kindly visit the following websites of the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka.