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Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages

DEATHS

In this section you will find answers to all the questions you may ask when registering a death including where and when a death can be registered, who can register and when.

Q - Where can a death be registered and exactly who can register? 
A - If a death occured in Scotland, the death may be registered at any of the Registration Offices in East Ayrshire.

Q - Do I need an appointment?
A - Yes, all Registration Offices in East Ayrshire operate an appointment system. Click here to book an appointment online.

Q - Exactly who can register a Death? 
A - A death can be registered by any of the following people: 
any relative of the deceased; 
any person present at the death;
the deceased's executor or other legal representative; 
the occupier of the premises where the death took place; 
or any person having knowledge of the particulars to be registered.

Q - How soon do I need to register? 
A- A death should be registered within 8 days of the occurrence.

Q - What documents do I need to bring? 
A - Medical Certificate (Form 11) issued by a Doctor; 
Birth Certificate of the deceased; 
Marriage Certificate of the deceased (if appropriate); 
NHS card, if available. 

Q - How much does it cost?
A- The actual registration is free. An Abbrieviated Certificate will be issued free of charge at the time of the registration. A full certificate given at the time of registration or in the current year will cost £8.50. Any certificate not in the current year will cost £13.50.

Q - After registration what forms will the Registrar give me to take home? 
A- You will be given a Certificate of Registration of Death (Form 14). This must be given to the Funeral Director dealing with the funeral arrangements. A Social Security Certificate of Registration of Death (GREEN FORM) will also be given to you for DSS purposes.

Q - Is the medical certificate of cause of death returned to me? 
A - No. This document is given to you for the purpose of registration only. The Registrar will keep this certificate.

Q - A person has died in England but is resident in Scotland. Where can I register the death? 
A - You have to register the death in England at the office for the Registration District in which the death took place.

Q - The person who died has been married more than once. Do I need details of their previous spouse? 
A - Yes. In the case of a woman married more than once, the names and occupations of previous husbands should be recorded. In the case of a man married more than once, the name, maiden surname and former married surnames of any previous wives, if applicable, should be entered.

Q - Do I need to let the Council Tax Department know about the death? 
A - You do not need to contact them. The Registrar contacts the department directly on your behalf. If the deceased person was 18 years or over, a form CTN is filled in by the Registrar and sent to the department within 7 days.

Q - Do I need to let the Electoral Registration Office know about the death? 
A - You do not need to contact them. The Registrar contacts the Electoral Registration Office directly on your behalf. If the deceased person was 18 years or over, a form CTN is filled in by the Registrar and sent to the department within 7 days.