How to Apply
Application Procedures and Documents Required
If Macao SAR Resident Identity Card holders passed away outside Macao, the deceased’s relatives who knew such fact are required to declare the death of the deceased to DSI in person or by mail (mailing address: Macao Postal Box No.1089).
1. Deceased in the Mainland
Documents to submit: the original copy of the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card of the deceased (if any) and the notarized death certificate/ medical proof of death/ proof of death with an official stamp issued by the Public Security Bureau or police station in the Mainland.
2. Deceased overseas
Documents to submit: the original copy of the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card of the deceased (if any) and death certificate issued by official authorities.
Note:
(1) The declarant has to submit the original and photocopy or the authenticated copy of the death certificate. If the declarant submits a photocopy of the death certificate (The original document is required for verification). In addition, if the death certificate is not written in Chinese, Portuguese or English, applicants are required to produce an official translation.
(2) If a Macao resident identity card holder passed away in Macao, the Civil Affairs Registry will collect the Macao resident identity card of the person concerned and notify DSI of the death of the deceased. Therefore, there is no need to declare the death of the deceased to DSI. Nevertheless, the deceased’s relatives can still submit the death certificate issued by the Civil Affairs Registry to DSI if necessary. Besides, brief report of death is not accepted as proof for change of marital status.
Service Location and Office Hours
Identification Services Bureau
- Headquarter
Address: Avenida da Praia Grande, nº804, Edificio “China Plaza”, 1º andar, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre
Address: Rua Nova da Areia Preta n.º 52, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre in Islands
Address: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, Taipa
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)