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Registering a Death
​The only thing you have to do yourself after your loved one has died is register the death. We will explain how the process works on our first visit and also give you information on Tell Us Once.
We will also contact the registrar on your behalf and pass on your contact details so they can get in touch with you to begin the process. Normally this will be a day or two after the death, to give you and your family time to gather the necessary documents together.
​The death must be registered by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages within 8 days of the date of death.
Those who can register a death are;
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Those who were present at the death
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A family member
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The person's executor or legal representative
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The occupier of the property the person passed away in
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Anyone with the information needed to register it
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The documents needed to register the death are;
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The death certificate
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Their birth certificate
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Marriage certificate
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A Government pension certificate
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Their medical card
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If you do not have these documents don't worry, the registrar can still register the death if your loved one was born in Scotland.
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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