What you need to register a death

The registrar will need the following information about the person who has died:

• date and place of both birth and death
• first name or names and surname, and the maiden surname if relevant
• any other names the person was known as or had previously been known by
• occupation
• usual address

If the person who died was married, widowed or a civil partner the registrar will also need to know their partner’s full name, date of birth and occupation (if retired, the last or main occupation before retirement). There is no charge for registering a death, but there is a fee for buying death certificates. GOV.UK has more information on registering a death. Please bring the following documents to your death registration appointment:

• proof of your identity (e.g. passport, driving licence or birth certificate)
• proof of your address (e.g. driving licence, council tax bill, utility bill)
• proof of the deceased person’s name (e.g. passport, driving licence or birth certificate)
• proof of the deceased person’s address (e.g. driving licence, council tax bill, utility bill)
• the deceased person’s marriage or civil partnership certificate (if applicable)

You can still register a death if you are unable to provide these documents.