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Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.15.104 Does the agency need a death certificate to prepare a probate file?

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Yes. You must provide us with a certified copy of the death certificate if a death certificate exists. If necessary, we will make a copy from your certified copy for our use and return your copy.

(b) If a death certificate does not exist, you must provide an affidavit containing as much information as you have concerning the deceased, such as:

(1) The State, city, reservation, location, date, and cause of death;

(2) The last known address of the deceased;

(3) Names and addresses of others who may have information about the deceased;  and

(4) Any other information available concerning the deceased, such as newspaper articles, an obituary, death notices, or a church or court record.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.15.104 Does the agency need a death certificate to prepare a probate file? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-25-indians/cfr-sect-25-15-104/

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