How do I get a marriage or death certificate from the PSA?
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Educational content; not legal advice.
Short answer
The PSA also issues marriage and death certificates. Order online through PSA Serbilis or PSAHelpline, or claim in person at a PSA Serbilis outlet, giving the details of the marriage (names of the spouses, date and place) or of the deceased (full name, date and place of death). If the record is not found, the event may not have been registered — check with the Local Civil Registry where it took place. Pay the current PSA fee shown on the PSA site.
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Frequently asked
What details do I need to order a marriage certificate?
The full names of both spouses and the date and place of the marriage. Providing the parents' names and the exact municipality speeds up the search. Order it the same way as a birth certificate through PSA channels.
What if the marriage or death isn't found in the PSA?
A negative result usually means the event was not registered or was registered late and not yet endorsed to the PSA. Verify with the Local Civil Registry of the city or municipality where the marriage or death occurred.
Who can request a death certificate?
A death certificate can be requested by the surviving spouse, a parent, child, sibling, or an authorized representative with valid IDs. The PSA lists the requesting rules on its site.
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