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What is a Death Certificate? A Death Certificate is a legal document which declares that a person is officially deceased. It is useful in settling the deceased person’s affairs, such as transfer of property through inheritance and/or insurance matters.   Who Can Register a Death? The occupier of the house in which the person died; Adult(s) causing the body of...

Who Can Adopt?                Under Jamaican law any person 25 years and older can adopt a child/children. However, the law allows persons who are 18 years old to adopt younger relatives.   Who Can Be Adopted?         Only children between the ages of six weeks and 18 years old are eligible for adoption in Jamaica.   Beginning the Process You...