Death Certificate Copies
Do you require a copy of a certified Death Certificate?
We can help you. We supply full/long form, unabridged death certificate copies suitable for pension claims, probate, genealogy and other official purposes.
Ordering is quick, easy and secure.
Replacement Death Certificates are available to order from the following dates:
- England & Wales from 1837
- Scotland from 1855
- Northern Ireland from 1864
- Republic of Ireland from 1864
Is it an official, unabridged Death Certificate?
You will receive full or long form certificates which are certified legal copies, unabridged, suitable for official purposes.
Can this Death Certificate copy be used for legal purposes?
Yes. All death certificate copies are full/long form and are suitable for official purposes including life insurance claims and probate actions.
What is on a Death Certificate?
The contents of a full/ long form Death Certificate are normally as follows:
- When & where died
- Name & surname
- Sex
- Age
- Occupation
- Cause of death
- Signature, description & residence of informant
- When registered
- Signature of registrar
How long does it take?
Standard Service – Despatch within 10 working days
Rapid Service – Despatch within 5 working days
Priority Service – Despatch next working day
How much is a replacement Death Certificate? Is postage included?
The cost, which includes postage is as follows:
Standard Service – £25 excl VAT
Rapid Service – £40 excl VAT
Priority Service – £60 excl VAT
What postage options do you offer?
We offer 1st Class Postage, Signed For Service, International Tracked Service and Worldwide Courier Service for all our services.
Can I get a scanned copy of my Death Certificate?
Yes, we offer a scan and send service, you can add this to your Death Certificate order.
Can I order without knowing the full details of the death?
Yes, if you do not know all the details for your Death Certificate, this is not a problem. We will do our best with the information you have to locate the record and will confirm the details with you if we are unsure.
Can I amend my order?
Yes, you are able to amend or cancel your order as long as your order has not already been processed.
Can I obtain a Replacement Death Certificate where the death was registered overseas?
I require an Apostille on the Death Certificate, can you help?
Yes. If you require an Apostille on a Death certificate you can simply add this to your Death certificate order. An Apostille ensures your documents are recognised worldwide by all members of the Hague Convention.
Who are UK Document Services?
We are an independent organisation who offer an online service for ordering Death Certificates. Death Certificates are ordered from the General Register Office (GRO) and are not affiliated with the GRO, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) or any government body.
Worldwide Postage Options – 1st Class Postage, Signed For, International Tracked & Worldwide Courier
UK Freephone Number – 0800 677 1171 (free to call from within the UK)
We Despatch Globally – We can help customers from the UK, Europe and Worldwide locations
Scan & Send Available – We offer a scan and send service
Amend Your Order – You have the ability to amend and/or cancel your order if it has not already been processed
Payment Options – We accept payments using Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay and PayPal