What happens when you register a death?
The register office
What they do
- Record the death legally, within 5 days in England and Wales
- Issue the green form for the funeral director and death certificates
- Start the Tell Us Once process
What they do not do
- Notify banks, insurers, utilities or private pensions
Typical cost: Free to register. £12.50 per death certificate.
General information, not legal advice. Applies to England and Wales.