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Death certificate application form

Application form to order a copy of a death certificate registered in England and Wales.

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Death certificate application form

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Complete the application form to order a copy of a death certificate registered in England and Wales.

It is cheaper if you apply online. If you include a General Register Office (GRO) index reference number, the process will be quicker.

You can view the full list of fees.

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Published 23 October 2012
Last updated 16 February 2019 + show all updates
  1. New death certificate application form and updated details.

  2. First published.