Widowhood certificate
We get your widowhood certificate, the document that certifies you were widowed, for pensions, inheritance and remarrying. We get it and send it to you.
Requesting a quote doesn't commit you to anything
- You tell us about your case. It's free.
- We send you the price in writing, within 1 to 3 hours.
- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
No one will pressure you. Your information is used only for your case.
Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- Widowed people who need to certify their status for survivor's pensions, inheritance or to remarry
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Locating the record or supporting document at the office where it's kept.
- Handling the copy or certificate at the Registro Civil.
- Checking that it comes out with the correct details.
- A lawyer's support throughout the process.
- Delivery of the document; shipping wherever you are, in Venezuela or abroad.
Does not include
- Official fees, if any (they're usually low).
- Apostille or legalization (official verification of a signature or document) for use abroad (a separate service we also offer).
- Court proceedings, if your case requires them.
- Certified copies of any records you're missing, or underlying documents that don't exist yet (quoted separately).
What you need
Check off what you already have. You don't need everything to request your quote.
You have 0 of 4.
- Details of the person and of the record or certificate you need
- ID document
- The specific documents your case requires (we tell you which ones)
- Your contact details so we can coordinate
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 2 to 6 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us what you need
You tell us what you need it for and we review the documents.
You do this - Step 2
We prepare the application
We put together everything needed to file.
We do this - Step 3
We get the certificate
We process it at the Registro Civil.
We do this - Result
Done
We hand it to you and, if you need it, we send it wherever you are.
You receive it
Varies by Registro Civil office, the Civil Registry for births, marriages and deaths.
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The agency's fees, if any. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment is mainly our professional fee, because the official procedure is inexpensive. What you pay us, professional fees from $30, for handling the procedure from start to finish
What goes to the government, official fees, usually low, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if I can't prove I'm widowed?
The survivor's pension, the estate and even a new marriage get delayed. The certificate is the document that proves your status.
What does a widowhood certificate prove?
It certifies that you're a widow or widower for estates, pensions or a new marriage.
How much does it cost?
Professional fees from $30 cover the handling; official registry fees, if any, and the apostille are separate.
Is it valid abroad?
It has to be apostilled; we do that separately.
What do I need?
Your marriage certificate and your spouse's death certificate; if you're missing either one, we get you the certified copy, quoted separately.
About this procedure
A widowhood certificate certifies that a person was widowed, meaning their spouse died and their marital status is therefore widower or widow. It's requested at several sensitive moments: to collect a survivor's pension, for inheritance and estate procedures, and to be able to remarry, because the Registro Civil needs to confirm that you're legally free. It's based on the marriage certificate and the spouse's death certificate, and sometimes people have one but are missing the other, or they're at different offices. We put together the full supporting file: if you're missing either record, we get you the certified copy (quoted separately), handle the widowhood certificate and hand it to you. And if you'll use it abroad, for a pension or a new marriage outside Venezuela, we get it apostilled (Hague Convention certification for use abroad) through the right channel and send it to you.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley Orgánica de Registro Civil (Organic Civil Registry Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code)
- The document is obtained at the Registro Civil office where the record is kept or that issues the certificate; if it's in another state, we still handle it.
- To use it abroad, it has to be apostilled, as a separate service.
- We can handle this procedure 100% for you, with no need for you to travel.
We guarantee our service, not what the agency decides. If something depends on them, we tell you clearly and in time.
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