Registering a Death 

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A death which occurs in Northern Ireland can be registered in any District Registration Office and should be registered within 5 working days. This is with the exception of deaths which have been referred to the coroner.

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There is no cost to register a death, however there is a cost for a copy of the death certificate.

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Who can register a death?

• Any relative of the deceased who has knowledge of details required

• A person present at the death

• A person taking care of the funeral arrangements

• The executor or administrator of the deceased estate

• A person living in and responsible for the house the death occurred.