What do I do about registering an overseas death ?

There are certain countries where death registrations may be made for British subjects overseas. The British Consul or High Commission may register the deaths and issue certificates.

During the year following the registration, a copy of the entry is sent to the General Register Office, when certificates would be obtainable from here also.

If you wish to apply for this form of registration, or would like further information, please contact;

Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Consular and Passport Section
1 Palace Street,
London SW1E 5HE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7238 4567 (am only 09:30-12:30)

There are certain countries where a death cannot be registered with the British authorities. There is a high standard of civil registration in these countries, some of which are listed below;
  • Ascension Is.
  • Australia
  • Nevis
  • St.Helena
  • South Africa
  • Turks & Cacos Is.
  • Virgin Is (UK)
  • Zimbabwe
  • Bermuda
  • Canada
  • Caymen Is.
  • Christmas Is.
  • Falkland Is.
  • Gibraltar


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