Death - registration
If you have experienced a bereavement, we realise that this is a very difficult time for you and your family. In this section, there is information and guidance aimed at helping you through this process.
When and Where should the Death be Registered?
The death must be registered within 8 days.
If the death took place in Scotland, it may be registered at any Registration Office in Scotland.
Who should Register the Death?
- Any relative of the deceased
- any person present at the death
- the deceased's executor or other legal representative
- the occupier, at the time of death, of the premises where the death took place.
If none of the above is available or applicable, any other person having knowledge of the particulars to be registered can register the death.
Documents to be Produced When Registering the Death
The Death Certificate issued by the Doctor must be produced.
It is helpful if you produce the Birth Certificate and any Marriage Certificate. If these are not available and the deceased was born in Scotland, we should be able to obtain the necessary information for you.
Documents Issued by the Registrar at the Time of Registration
The Registrar will issue a Form 14 to you. You should give this to the Undertaker.
A green form will be issued for Social Security purposes (form 334 S1) for use in obtaining or adjusting Social Security benefits in respect of the death.
An Abbreviated extract of death. If you require additional extracts of the death entry, eg for insurance or banking purposes, you can obtain copies of the Death Certificate for the statutory fee of £8.50 for current year, £13.50 for any other year.
