Register a death in the UK

In England and Wales a death must be registered within 5 days of the medical examiner's office telling you that you can, not from the death itself. In Scotland it is 8 days from the death, and in Northern Ireland 5 days. Find your local register office below.

Since September 2024 most deaths in England and Wales are first reviewed by a medical examiner. In many areas the register office will contact you to arrange the appointment once that's done, you may not need to book yourself.