This certificate is given to Rwandan citizens that had succeeded a deceased member of the family. It is processed by the sector in which the deceased resided in. Form 7 and Form 29 (for land matters) can be found at the sector office. Only Rwandan citizens (adults and children) can apply for this service.
The following are the most frequently asked questions about Certificate of Succession:
The service is free of charge.
You should have the deceased’s national ID (if the death happened after the new national ID issuance, you must have their national ID. The national ID is not a must if the death happened before the new national ID issuance), death information, and a valid phone number, email address, or both.
Do I need to pick up my certificate of succession from the sector I chose during the application process?