Registration
Why Do I Have To Register The Death?
All deaths have to be registered, and the people closest to the deceased have a legal obligation to do this. Deaths in England and Wales or Northern Ireland should be registered within 5 days – if this is not going to be possible, you should inform the Registrar.
Which Registrar’s Office Should I Go To?
In England and Wales, the death has to be registered at the Registrar’s Office in the district where the death occurred. This is the case even if the death occurred a distance from home. However, there is a facility available to attend your local registrar’s office to register a death that occurred in another area. This is called ‘Registration by Declaration’, and involves the two Registrars transferring documents between them. In ALL cases, an appointment to attend the Registrar must be made in advance – please see below.
How to Register a Death
Details of how to Register can be found in the Bereavement Information Guide below
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