Attestation of Death
The Attestation of Death is a form that is completed by the physician or nurse who attests the death. If the death cannot be attested by a physician or nurse within a reasonable timeframe and it is evident that the person has died, the Attestation of Death may be drawn up by two peace officers. They have the same obligations as a physician or nurse.
As a general rule, the physician or nurse sends a copy of the Attestation of Death directly to the Directeur de l’état civil. The funeral director is in charge of providing a second copy of the attestation to the declarant of the death.
If the time of death is uncertain, the Directeur de l’état civil may establish it based on the coroner's report. If the place of death is unknown, the location where the body was found will be indicated on the Attestation of Death.
Reviewed: 2023-08-22
