You can tell us someone has died using our online form.
You can let us know about the death if you are:
- a member of the family
- the executor
- a solicitor
- a friend who is dealing with the deceased's estate
You will need to supply an original copy of the death certificate so we can update our records. We will make a copy of the death certificate and return the original to you.
Once you have told us about the death we will update our records for:
- benefits
- Council Tax
- housing and garages
- voting and elections
- bins and recycling
You can also let us know that someone has died by using the Tell Us Once Service on GOV.UK
Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go.
Find out how Tell Us Once works by watching their short information video or alternatively, you can watch the British Sign Language version of the video.
A registrar will explain the Tell Us Once service when you register the death.
