Death certificate — Katerini
Last updated: July 2026 · Ελληνικά
If the death occurred in Katerini (Pieria), it is registered at the municipal civil registry and copies of the death certificate are issued easily — online or from a KEP office, as many times as you need.
Where it's registered & how to get copies
- The death is registered at the civil registry of the municipality where it occurred (Katerini) — in practice the funeral home almost always handles the registration.
- Copies are issued electronically from gov.gr with Taxisnet credentials, for free and as many times as you need.
- Alternatively, from any KEP citizen-service office or the registry itself.
Katerini — what to know
In Katerini the record is kept at the Municipality of Katerini civil registry; copies are issued digitally or from a KEP office.
Older deaths & deaths abroad
For older deaths that haven't been digitised, you contact the registry where the record was drawn up. If a Greek citizen died abroad, it is first registered at the Athens Special Registry and then a Greek certificate is issued.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a death certificate for a death in Katerini?
Electronically from gov.gr with Taxisnet credentials, from any KEP office, or from the municipal civil registry. The digital copy has the same validity as the printed one.
How many copies will I need?
Usually 5–10: banks, EFKA, the tax office, insurers and utilities each ask for one. Issue new ones for free from gov.gr whenever you need them.
The death happened in another city — does it matter?
The record is kept at the registry of the place of death, but copies are issued from anywhere via gov.gr or a KEP office — you don't have to travel.
Procedures and details may change — confirm the steps with the responsible authority. This guide provides practical guidance, not legal advice.
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