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Part 7 - Proof of Death

 

 

 
  1. Home
  2. Furnishing Evidence to Support Your Claim
  3. Part 7 - Proof of Death
 
 

Topics

  • Part 1 - General Information
  • Part 2 - Proof of Age
  • Part 3 - Proof of Relationship
  • Part 4 - Proof of Marriage
  • Part 5 - Proof of Divorce
  • Part 6 - Proof of Military Service
  • Part 7 - Proof of Death
  • Part 8 - Proof of Payment of Burial Expenses
  • Part 9 - Proof of Appointment as Legal Representative
  • Part 10 - Proof of Citizenship and Residence
  • Fraud and Abuse Hot Line
  • Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
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Part 7 - Proof of Death

 

RB-3 (03-19)
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Proof of Death

Proof of the death of a former railroad employee is required with all claims for survivor benefits.

Death occurred inside the United States

Types of Proof Where to Secure
Certified copy of the public record of death (Death Certificate) Bureau of Vital Statistics or Department of Health for city, county or State
Coroner's report of death Coroner or medical examiner
Verdict of the coroner's jury of the State or community where death occurred. Coroner or medical examiner
A signed statement of death by funeral director on an acceptable RRB or SSA form
  • RRB Form G-273a Statement of Burial Expenses or
  • SSA Form SSA-721 Statement of Death by Funeral Director or
  • SSA-2872 Statement of Death by Funeral Director.
NOTE: This is not an acceptable proof of death if the applicant is a funeral director or a representative of a funeral home
Funeral home
A certified photocopy of any of the documents described above  

Death occurred outside the United States

Types of Proof Where to Secure
A report of death by a United States consul, or other agent of the State Department, bearing the signature and official seal United States consulate or embassy
A certified copy of the public record of death (Death Certificate) Bureau of Vital Statistics or Department of Health
A signed statement of death by a funeral director Funeral home

 

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Last updated: 07/26/2019