DCC Devon County Council

Registration of a Death

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How do you register a death?

The Death must be registered at the local office of Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages in the district where the death occurred (or where the body was found). Registration should take place as soon as possible, at least within five days of the death. If the death has been referred to the Coroner, the procedure is slightly different, and we will advise you accordingly.

Who can register the death?

The person attending the Registry Office is called the "Informant", and must be one of the following:

What information will the Registrar require?

Information to be taken to the Registrar:

The most important document required is "The Medical Certificate of Cause of Death", which is issued by the Doctor who attended the Deceased during his or her last illness. If the "Informant" does not take this to the Registrar the Registration CANNOT TAKE PLACE.

It is advisable to telephone the Surgery or Hospital to find out when the Certificate will be ready for collection. Do not make any arrangements to Register the Death until you have confirmed that the Certificate has been completed.

It is also advisable to take with you the Deceased's Medical Card, the NHS number and Birth & Marriage Certificates.

Local Registrar

Local Registrar

TAVISTOCK REGISTRAR

Address:

Town Council Offices
Drake Road
Tavistock
PL9 0AU

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
Friday 10am - 1pm

Induction loop system available for the hearing
impaired at the District Office and Outstations
if required. Please indicate when making appointment.

Telephone: 01822 612137 (Registrar) - Births & Deaths
Fax: 01822 618935
Email: srwest@devon.gov.uk

Access for people with mobility difficulties:

Yes

OKEHAMPTON REGISTRAR

Address:

10 St James' Street
Okehampton
EX20 1DH

Opening Hours:

Monday and Friday 2 pm - 4.15 pm (births and deaths only)

Wednesday 9 am - 12 noon (births and deaths only)
Telephone: 01822 813600
Fax: 01837 658519