How to register a death in Kensington and Chelsea A death should be registered within
• You can book an appointment online by visiting our website: www.rbkc.gov.uk/registrars . • 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
five calender days from when it occurred. The registration should take place in the district where the death occurred. 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.
A Guide to Registering a Death 5
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