MEXICAN CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Public attention and document submission are by appointment only.
In order to facilitate the repatriation of human remains to Mexico and to avoid later complications, you are informed that the customs and health authorities of the Mexican Republic require either the Mexican Certificate of Death issued by this Consulate General, or a U.S. death certificate that has been apostilled and translated into Spanish, along with the Transit Permit (Permit for Disposition of Human Remains) issued by the San Diego County Vital Records office (located at 3851 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92110), and the original Embalming Certificate issued by the funeral home. Both the Transit Permit and Embalming Certificate must be endorsed (visado) by this consular office upon presentation.
PROCEDURE The process begins electronically. You must send scanned copies of all original documents—in PDF format or clear photographs (not embedded in the email text)—to the email Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. for review. Once the documentation is approved, the Consulate will provide you with an appointment to complete the death registration.
The Mexican Certificate of Death will be issued, if possible, the same day or the next business day after the documentation has been received and approved. It is mandatory for the declarant to be present to sign the documents.
Visit the Consulate for more information between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Click here to download the requirements and your application form, which you must bring completed on the day of your appointment.