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Births, deaths and marriages

Register a death

When should I register a death? / Where do I register a death? / How can I book an appointment? / What do I need for my appointment? / What is the Tell Us Once service? / Which documents will I get from the registrar? / What if the death was referred to the Coroner? / What if I want a same day burial? / What support is available for bereaved parents? / Correcting death certificates FAQs

When should I register a death?

Please contact us as soon as possible for an appointment. The law says you have to register a death within five days of it occurring, unless it was referred to a coroner. Even in most coroner's cases, deaths should still be registered within seven days.