For the purposes of consular registration, the informant should be the next of kin (NOK). The NOK can be a relative of the deceased such as the mother/father, husband/wife, and/or brother/sister.

If you wish to apply for the registration of a death, you will need to submit to the British Embassy in La Paz the following documents. Please note that you need to submit original documents and one set of copies:

- Passport as documentary evidence of Nationality of the person who passed away in original form and one copy.
- Application Form for the registration of a death fully completed, which can be collected from the British Embassy in La Paz
- The local death certificate
- The corresponding consular fee.

FEES (Last updated: 3 August 2009)	£	Bs
REGISTRATION OF A DEATH Waiting time: 3 working days	98	1,176.00
FURNISHING A CERTIFIED COPY OF A DEATH REGISTRATION Waiting time: 1 working day	63	756.00

 

    

 

 

The consular fee can be paid in cash at the British Embassy or can also be paid in Banco de Credito, account No. 201-5010814-3-14. If you have paid at Banco de Credito, you must submit with the application the original bank deposit slip in order for the Embassy to proceed with the consular service required. You can either submit your application in person at the British Embassy in La Paz, or you may submit your application by post, along with the documents required.