Death Certificates - Estimating the quantity to purchase
Form BD8 ‘Notification of Death’ for the Dept of Works and Pensions is issued free of charge.
No other certificates are free. Various organisations need to examine a death certificate, many will return this promptly whilst some will wish to keep the document. Certificates issued at the time of registration are £3.50 each. This fee rises to £7.00 one month after the register has been filled and closed. The following is a guide to your possible needs:
Certificates are Crown Copyright and should not be photocopied for official purposes.
- Banks
Require a Registrar’s certificate but will normally return it. - Building Societies
Require a Registrar’s certificate but will normally return it. - Funeral Directors
Will only require a Registrar’s certificate if a pre-paid plan has been set up. - Pension Companies
Require a Registrar’s certificate but will normally return it. - Premium Bonds and National Savings
Require a Registrar’s certificate but will normally return it. - Life Insurance/Assurance
Companies require a Registrar’s certificate and some will return it. - Contracts and Agreements
Tenancies, hire purchase, mobile phones may need a Registrar’s certificate to terminate. - Council Tax
The local authority may require a Registrar’s certificate but will return it. - Probate and Wills
If the Estate goes to probate a Registrar’s certificate will be required and not returned - Accountants
May need to have a Registrar’s certificate. - Inland Revenue
May require a Registrar’s certificate but will return it. - Shares
Companies need to keep a Registrar’s certificate, other arrangements may apply to shares in nominee accounts. - Travel Bookings
If you need to cancel any travel/holiday bookings, a Registrar’s certificate is required. - Council Housing and Social Services
The local authority will require a Registrar’s certificate but will return it.
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