Institution · Credit & identity · Difficulty: Simple

Notify TransUnion Canada of a death

TransUnion maintains its own credit file. A separate deceased notification is required in addition to Equifax.

Who usually needs this

Executor
Personal representative
Next of kin

When to review

First month

Documents commonly needed

Death certificate
Proof of authority

Life Steward does not collect or store these documents.

Common issues

Requirements differ slightly from Equifax: check the FAQ for current process.

Official sources

TransUnion Canada: Customer support FAQ (deceased reporting) (Financial institution source)

Last reviewed 2026-07-10

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