Register a death
Book an appointment
Complete our online form to book an appointment at one of our offices to register a death.
There is a different process if you need to book an urgent registration at the weekend.
What you'll need
You'll need to provide some information about the person that died, this includes their:
- full legal name
- date and place of birth
- occupation (or confirm if they were retired)
- marital status at the time of the death
You'll also need to confirm:
- where the death occurred
- if the death has been referred to the coroner
- your full name, email address and relationship to the deceased
Before booking an appointment with the registration service, you must ensure the Medical Examiner or Coroner has confirmed that the medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) has been sent to the registrar so the death can be registered. The MCCD is different to the death certificate.
It is a legal requirement to register the death within 5 days of the registrars receiving the MCCD from the medical examiner or coroner.
Help with your booking
If you need any help or advice when booking your appointment, contact the registration service team.