How to close a Snapchat account of someone who died?

Snapchat will not hand over access to a deceased person’s account: it will only delete it. There is no memorial account option like the one Facebook offers. You can request the deletion through the support form, without the password, attaching a copy of the death certificate. The process is free.

Don’t have Snapchat account information? No problem

Snapchat is another social network very popular among young people, its main function was to send photos or videos that disappeared a few seconds after they were played.

You can delete your loved one’s account, even if you do not have the password. Go to this link and complete the form. Be sure to provide a copy of the death certificate to expedite the cancellation request.

https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/i-need-help?start=5640758388326400

What to have ready before you start

• The person’s Snapchat username, or the name they appeared under in your contact list.
• A copy of the death certificate. This is the document Snapchat asks for to confirm the death.
• An email address of your own where they can reply. The answer is not immediate and can take several days.

You do not need to be the account holder, you do not need the password, and you do not need a power of attorney.

Step by step in Snapchat support

1. Open Snapchat support using the link above.
2. Choose the option to report a safety concern.
3. Indicate that this is someone else’s account, not yours.
4. Select the option stating that the person has passed away.
5. Complete the form and attach the death certificate.

Snapchat has no memorial accounts

This is the difference that surprises families most. On Facebook you can turn the profile into a memorial and leave it visible so people keep writing memories. On Snapchat that option does not exist. There are only two paths: leave the account as it is, or ask for it to be deleted permanently.

That is why there is no need to rush. Once deleted, the account cannot be recovered, and the saved conversations and memories go with it. If the family is unsure, the sensible thing is to wait a few weeks and decide together.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recover the photos before the account is deleted?

No. Snapchat does not hand account content over to family members, not even with a death certificate. Its privacy policy protects the content even after death.

How long does it take?

There is no official timeframe. It is usually resolved in days rather than hours, and it depends on the paperwork being complete from the first submission.

Is there any cost?

No. The request is free and goes directly to Snapchat, with no intermediaries. If someone offers to do it for a fee, you do not need them.

This is only one of the accounts worth resolving. We have a guide covering how to close accounts after the death of a loved one, and another on what a death certificate is and how to get one, which is the document almost every platform will ask for.

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