The documents needed are a death certificate, residential proof, bank passbook, etc. A date of death value letter provides account balance information on the date the account owner passed away.If you know the bank, you need to get a certified copy of the death certificate and present it to the bank along with proof of your identity. You have to write an application to the bank. You'll receive an email within 24 hours explaining what documents are needed to complete your claim. Typically, we require: A copy of the death certificate. No form should be completed or filed until thirty (30) days have elapsed since death. A death claim letter is an official letter to the bank. A valid governmentissued ID. The death certificate of the account holder. The account owner's social security number.