A death of a French national can be declared to the consulate (no deadline) and a French death certificate is drawn up immediately; Australian death certificates can also be transcribed by post.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General in Sydney (also covers PNG, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, Tonga for transcription).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of France.
How to apply
Declaration: in person by appointment with a relative | transcription: post the form and supporting documents
Documents you need
- Medical death certificate
- Proof of the deceased's French nationality
- Proof of last residence
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Page updated 15 Sep 2026. Appointment is for declaration only.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by France'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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More services of France in Australia
- Apostille and legalisation of documents
- Birth declaration or transcription
- Certificate of registration / residence and change of residence
- Citizen census registration and Defence and Citizenship Day (JDC)
- Declaration of loss or theft of French documents
- Digital identity certification (France Identite)
- Emergency passport
- French nationality (marriage, naturalisation, reintegration)
- French visa (France-Visas)
- Laissez-passer (single-journey travel document)
- Life certificate for pensions
- Marriage: capacity certificate, banns and transcription
- National identity card (CNIe)
- PACS registration
- Passport application or renewal (in person)
- Registration on the register of French nationals abroad
- Remote passport renewal (trial)
- Voting from abroad and proxy voting