How to register a death in Kensington and Chelsea A death should be registered
• If you live in another district, you can attend your local register office to make a legal declaration. This is a slower process and you will have to wait a few days for the paperwork to be issued. Who can register? You can register if you are: • a close relative. • someone present at the death. • making the arrangements with the funeral directors. • personal representative of the deceased.
within five calendar days from the Registrar receiving notification from the Medical Examiner or Coroner. How do I register? • Deaths occurring in Kensington and Chelsea are usually registered at the Kensington and Chelsea Register Office by appointment only. • You will need to register the death in person at the Register Office. • Visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/registrars
to see the most up to date guidance on how to register.
• You can book an appointment online by visiting our website: www.rbkc.gov.uk/registrars .
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