Registration of Death

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A death that occurs in Scotland must be registered within 8 days.

How to Register:

Registrations are now completed by telephone. You must book an appointment through any Registrar’s office in Scotland.

Who can Register the Death:

• Anyone present at the death.
• A relative of the deceased.
• The deceased’s executor.
• The occupier of the premises where the death occurred, for example, a nursing home manager.
• If none of the above, anyone who knows the details of the deceased, for example a neighbour.
   

Documents Required by the Registrar:

• Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (Form 11).
• Birth Certificate.
• Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate (if applicable).
• Divorce papers (if applicable).
• NHS Medical Card.

Documents You Will Receive:

• Certificate of Registration of Death (Form 14).
• Form BD8 – to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
• Abbreviated Death Certificate – free of charge.
• Full Death Certificate – available for:
  • £10 at time of registration.
  • £15 if purchased later.

(Full certificates are often needed for legal, financial, and business purposes)