Registering a death
Documents and information you will need to register a death To assist you in giving accurate information, it would be useful, but not essential, to bring supporting documentation with you (eg. Birth certificate, marriage/ civil partnership certificates, NHSmedical card, passport, driving licence).
You are legally required to register a death within five days. It is best to go to the register office in the area in which the person died, otherwise it may take longer to get the necessary documents and this could delay the funeral arrangements. For example, if the person died in West Sussex you can register the death anywhere in the county. You can only register a death once you have the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) from the doctor, or, in the case of a death reported to the Coroner, confirmation from the Coroner’s office that the relevant paperwork has been issued to the Registrars.
You will need to tell the Registrar the following information about the deceased:
You will need to make an appointment to register the death, and the appointment will take about half an hour.
• the date of death • their full name at time of death • any names previously used, including maiden surname • their date and place of birth • their last address • their occupation • the full name, date of birth and occupation of a spouse or civil partner • whether they were receiving a state pension or any other state benefit.
To register the death in West Sussex you can use the online booking service.
To make an appointment visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/ registration or telephone 01243 642122. Who can register a death? If the person died in a house or hospital, the death can be registered by: • a relative • someone present at the death • an occupant of the house (e.g. manager of a care or nursing home) • an official from the hospital • the person making the arrangements with the funeral directors. Most deaths are registered by a relative. You will need to tell the Registrar your relationship to the deceased, and your full name and address.
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www.westsussex.gov.uk • 01243 642122
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