What happens during the appointment?
During your appointment, the Registration Officer will ask for specific details about the person who has died. Please have the following information ready:
Required information
- Date of death
- Place of death (e.g. hospital, care home, home address)
- Full name and surname of the deceased, including any previous or alternative names
- Maiden surname (if the deceased was a woman who had married or entered a civil partnership)
- Place of birth
- Occupation
- Marital status
- Full name, surname and occupation of spouse or civil partner
- Usual home address of the deceased
Checking the information
Before signing the register, you will be asked to carefully check all the details recorded.
It is essential that names, dates, and places are spelled correctly.
Once the document is signed, any corrections must be made through a formal process and may incur a fee of up to £99.00.
Helpful documents to bring
While not required, bringing the following documents can help ensure accuracy:
- Birth certificate
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Need help?
If you have any questions or need support before your appointment, please contact the Registration Service or call 0300 111 8001.
