Application for a death certificate

* means information is required

Use this form to order copies of certificates for deaths registered in East Sussex (excluding Brighton and Hove). If the death was registered anywhere else we will not be able to process your order..

For security reasons, your certificate(s) will be sent to the cardholder's billing address.

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Your details

1. Title

Select a title from the list of titles.

2. First name *

3. Last name *

4. Address *

If you have a postcode type it in the text box below and use the 'Find Address' button to complete your address details.

Flat number or firm

Building name or number

Street name

Village or part of town

Town

County

Postcode

Please select the correct address:

5. Country *

6. Phone number

7. Email address *

8. For what purpose is the certificate required?

9. Please state your relationship to the person on the death certificate.

Details of the death certificate required

Deceased person's details

10. First names

11. Last name

12. Date of death

For example, 25 12 2000

Day

Month

Year

13. Place of death (full address or name of hospital)

This death must have happened within East Sussex. If this death took place elsewhere, you must apply to the relevant Local Authority.

14. Occupation

Please enter date of birth or age at death*

15. Date of birth

For example, 25 12 2000

Day

Month

Year

16. Age at death

17. Home address

Certificate requirements

Quantity *

Delivery option *

Sent 1st class post on the next working day. Allow a further 2-3 days for delivery. Cost £38.50

Collect from the Register Office after 2pm on the next working day. Cost £38.50

Sent 2nd class post after 15 working days. Allow a further 3-4 days for delivery. Cost £12.50

Collect from the Register Office after 15 working days. Cost £12.50

Envelope type *

Folded DL envelope at no additional cost.

Flat hardback A4 envelope at the additional cost of £1.00.

I will collect from

You can pay using Visa Credit, Visa Debit, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Maestro or JCB cards.

Declaration

I declare that all the information I have given on this form is correct and if I knowingly give false information, my application may be withdrawn. I am aware that the certificate(s) ordered will be delivered to the cardholder's billing address.

Full name *

Date of declaration 23/11/2024 23:21:44

We will use your personal information only for the purposes of taking payment for and issue of registration certificates in accordance with General Register Office guidelines. Under no circumstances do we supply your details to marketing organisations. For further details see our Privacy Notice.

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Compliance with distance selling

Refund policy

Contact: registrar@eastsussex.gov.uk