Register a death

The registrar will need to see the medical certificate issued by the doctor showing the cause of death. If the death has been referred to the coroner, the Coroner’s Office will tell you what to do.  

If available also take the deceased person’s: 

• Birth certificate  
• Council Tax bill 
• Driving licence 
• Marriage or civil partnership certificate  
• NHS medical card  
• Passport  
• Proof of address (such as a utility bill). 

Additionally, the registrar will need to know: 

• The date and place of death 
• The full name and surname of the deceased 
• The maiden surname (if applicable, and if it is different from their married name) 
• The deceased person’s date and place of birth 
• The deceased person’s job 
• The usual address of the deceased 
• The full name and job of her husband if the person who died was a married woman, or a widow 
• The date of birth of the surviving widow/ widower if the person who died was married. 

You will need to take one type of your own identification – such as a passport, Council Tax bill or driving licence.