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Registering a Death

Certified Copies of the Death Entry

Our advice...

Certified copies of the death entry for use when dealing with the estate of the person who has died can be purchased from the Registrar.

The purposes for which you may need certified copies include:

  • Bank and building society accounts;
  • Insurance companies who have issued policies covering the deceased;
  • Dealing with any stocks and shares owned by the deceased;
  • Probate or Letters of Administration;
  • Application for tax rebate, if appropriate.


This list is not exhaustive and there are many other purposes for which a certified copy of the death certificate may be required.

The certified copies can be provided in printed or handwritten form, if you prefer. The copies can be provided either at the time of the registration or at a later date.

There is no free death certificate - they all cost £3.50.

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