How to Register a Death

It is preferable to register the death in the district that it has occurred (to avoid delays). We would be happy to make the appointment, arrange transport and accompany you during this process.

During your appointment, the registrar will take the doctor's certificate and any medical cards you may have in your possession for the deceased. You may find it useful to take with you the birth certificate of the deceased as it can help with additional information required.

The registrar will then issue you with a death certificate. You will require copies of the death certificate to notify various organisations (see below). Copies can be obtained at any time, but they are normally slightly cheaper if you purchase them at the time of issue.

The registrar can also help you register the death with the government's Tell Us Once scheme which reports a death to several government organisations in one go (including passports, driving licence, benefits and pensions). However, you will still need to notify other organisations directly (for example council tax, banks, credit cards, loans, savings, shares, premium bonds etc).

At the end of your appointment (usually around 30 minutes), the registrar will hand you a green form which should be passed to us (or your chosen funeral director) as soon as possible.

Below we provide details of the local Register Offices should you wish to contact them directly.

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Details Taken by the Registrar

  • Full name of the deceased (and maiden name, if applicable).
  • Home address.
  • Date and place of death.
  • Occupation (If retired, main lifetime occupation).
    If married, the full name and occupation of spouse will be required.

Bradford

Bradford Register Office

Bradford & Keighley Register Office
City Hall
Centenary Square
Bradford BD1 1HY

Tel. 01274 432151

Related Links: Registering a Death in Bradford

Opening Times

Monday to Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday
By appointment only

Sunday and Bank Holidays
Closed

An on-call service is available 9-11am on Sundays and Bank Holidays for families wishing to arrange a burial locally on the same day.

Dewsbury

Dewsbury Register Office

Dewsbury Register Office
Dewsbury Town Hall
Wakefield Old Road
Dewsbury, WF12 8DG

Tel: 01924 324733
Email: dewsbury.registrars@kirklees.gov.uk

Related Links:
Registering a Death in Kirklees
Online Appointment Booking

Opening Times

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9:30am - 6:00pm (by appointment only)

Wednesday
9:30am - 6:00pm (by appointment only)

Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am (by appointment only)

Sunday and Bank Holidays
Closed

Closed for staff training until 11:30 on 1st Wednesday of each month and until 12:00pm on 1st Wednesday of January and July

Huddersfield

Huddersfield Register Office

Huddersfield Register Office
Huddersfield Town Hall
Ramsden Street
Huddersfield HD1 2TA
Tel: 01484 221030
Email: huddersfield.registrars@kirklees.gov.uk

Related Links:
Registering a Death in Kirklees
Online Appointment Booking

Opening Times

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9:30am - 6:00pm (by appointment only)

Wednesday
9:30am - 6:00pm (by appointment only)

Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am (by appointment only)

Sunday and Bank Holidays
Closed

Closed for staff training until 11:30 on 1st Wednesday of each month and until 12:00pm on 1st Wednesday of April and October

Leeds

Leeds Register Office

Leeds Register Office
City Centre One Stop
2 Great George Street
Leeds LS2 8BA

Tel. 01274 432151

Related Links: Registering a Death in Leeds

You can also register a death at one of the following One Stop Centres:
2 Great George Street, Armley, Chapeltown, Dewsbury Road, Garforth, Harehills, Middleton, Morley, Otley, Pudsey, Rothwell, Wetherby and Yeadon

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday
8:45am - 4:45pm

Friday
9:45am - 4:45pm

Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm (Access from Rossington Street only)

Sunday and Bank Holidays
Closed

Note: Opening times of One Stop Centres vary.
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Keighley

Keighley Register Office

Bradford & Keighley Register Office
City Hall
Centenary Square
Bradford BD1 1HY

Tel. 01274 432151

Related Links: Registering a Death in Keighley

Opening Times

Monday to Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday
By appointment only

Sunday and Bank Holidays
Closed

An on-call service is available 9-11am on Sundays and Bank Holidays for families wishing to arrange a burial locally on the same day.