Registry Offices in London
Registering a death can feel daunting. We're here to walk you through each stage - helping you to understand what's needed, when, and where, so that it's one less thing that you have to manage alone.
Finding the right office
You must register the death at the Registry Office responsible for the area where the person died, NOT where they lived. You can locate the correct office by entering the postcode of the place of death on the General Register Office's website.
Booking your appointment
The doctor (either at the Hospital if the person died there, or the GP if they died at home) will issue the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death (MCCD) and send it to the area Medical Examiner. They may call you for a short discussion, then send the MCCD to the Registrar's Office. You should then call the Registrar (there are some numbers for local Registrars listed below) to make an appointment to register the death.
What to bring to the appointment
To register the death successfully, you should bring:
- The deceased's passport, birth or marriage certificate (if available).
- The full name, maiden name (if applicable), date and place of birth, the last occupation even if they were retired, and details of any surviving partner.
- If a Coroner has been involved, they will guide you on when and where to register.
You will be issued with a Certified Copy Of An Entry- Death (the 'Death Certificate') and also details of how to use the 'Tell Us Once' system, which will report a death to most government organisations in one go.
How we can help
We want to help to make this process as smooth as possible for you, so you'll find below the names and details of some of the Registry Offices in London. If the Office that you need isn't listed, click here to find the details.
