All deaths must be registered. Registration should normally take place within 5 days of death unless the Coroner is investigating the circumstances relating to the death. This 5 day period may be extended to 14 days in certain circumstances.
Any deaths which occur in Southampton must be registered at
6A Bugle Street
Southampton
SO14 2LX
Tel: 02380 633631
Tel - 02380 228609
Any deaths which occur in Portsmouth must be registered in
Milldam House,
Burnaby Road,
Portsmouth,
PO1 3AF,
Appointment line 023 9275 6597,
General enquiries 023 9282 9041.
Deaths in Fareham should be registered at
The Registrar 4-8,
Osborn Road South,
Fareham,
PO16 7DG
Tel - 01329 281244
Deaths in Gosport should be registered at
Town Hall,
High Street,
Gosport,
PO12 1EB
Tel - 02392 580629.
All registrations are by appointment only.
People who are eligible to register the death are:
A relative of the deceased who was present at the death.
A relative of the deceased who has been in attendance during the last illness.
A relative of the deceased, residing or being in the sub-district where the death occured.
A person present at the death.
The occupier if he knew of the happening of the death, (e.g. matron or warden in residential establishments)
The person arranging and paying for the disposal of the body.
Documents required by the registrar are:
The medical certificate of cause of death, (If the Coroner is involved the Coroner’s Office will advise you what to do).
The deceased person’s birth certificate or passport (if available) will be helpful.
The deceased person’s medical card (not essential).
Questions you will be asked are:
The date and place of death.
The full name and surname, and any previous names.
Their date of birth and where they were born.
Occupation or occupation before retirement.
Their address.
Your name and address.
For married persons or Civil Partners you will be asked
If a married woman, her maiden name.