Relatives or others present register the death in Australia of a Sri Lankan citizen with the mission, within three months by declaration or later through late registration. No fee is charged for the registration or the death certificate.
Where to apply in Australia
Sri Lanka High Commission, Yarralumla (Canberra, ACT) for ACT, NSW, QLD, WA and NT (and NZ and Pacific states); Sri Lanka Consulate-General, Melbourne for VIC, SA and TAS. Honorary consulates (Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth) are used to certify documents for postal applications.
Canberra counter hours Mon-Thu 9:30-13:00 (appointment by email or canberra.embassyonline.lk); Melbourne has its own booking links (consular hours Mon-Fri 9:15-13:45). Postal applicants get bank details by email after sending the file. The death-registration page also lists a Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW and QLD) whereas the other pages route NSW and QLD to Canberra.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Sri Lanka.
How to apply
Complete the declaration of death (within 3 months) or the late-registration form | submit with the documents by hand (cash only) or by post with a money order or bank cheque for postage
Documents you need
- Declaration by an eligible applicant
- Original death certificate
- Coroner's report
- Deceased's passport valid at death plus other proof of citizenship
- Letter stating relationship and no earlier registration
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free
- Other charges: postage AUD 25.00 in Australia (AUD 55.00 outside)
Good to know
Incomplete applications are rejected. Page shows no publication date (footer only '2026').
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Sri Lanka's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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