Copy Death Certificate
If you require a copy of a death certificate for a death that took place in Leicestershire then you should apply to the Leicestershire Register Office by letter, in person or by completing our application for a copy death certificate form and sending it to us at the address below.
The certificate can be collected from the office or can be posted out to you.
PLEASE NOTE:
This service is ONLY available if the death occurred and was registered in the County of Leicestershire.
What information is required?
You will need to supply the following information:
- Forename(s) and surname of deceased
- Date of death
- Place of death i.e. name of hospital or address where death occurred
- Age of deceased
What is the cost of a Copy Death Certificate?
The cost of a Death Certificate is £9.00.
If you are writing to Leicestershire Register Office your cheque or postal order should be made payable to ‘Leicestershire County Council’ and a self-addressed stamped envelope should be included with your application.
Please allow 3 to 5 working days from receipt of request to process your application.
The address to write to is:
County Register Office
County Hall
Leicester Road
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RN
For more information regarding obtaining a copy certificate, please telephone 0116 305 6565.
Please note we cannot undertake searches for a given event without a formal application accompanied by the relevant fee. This means an application cannot be made by telephone or e-mail.
Application Form for a Copy Death Certificate
Please download, print out and fill in the following form and then send it in to the address above.
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