How to Apply
Application Procedures and Documents Required
1. Deceased in Macao
If Macao SAR Resident Identity Card holders passed away in Macao, there is no need for the deceased’s relatives to declare the death of the deceased to DSI. Nevertheless, they must return the original Resident Identity Card of the deceased to DSI.
2. 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. In addition, if the death certificate is not written in Chinese, Portuguese or English, applicants are required to produce an official translation.
3. 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 the 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 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).
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 in Venceslau de Morais
Address: Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, n.º 222, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, R/C, Zona A, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre in Islands
Address: Zona D do 3º andar do Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas – Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, Taipa
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)