Registering A Death

What you need to Register

Every death must be registered - this page includes contact details for local Registry Offices and the details you will need when you go to register.

Who May Register

A relative of the deceased.
A person present at death.
A person arranging the funeral (this does not mean the Funeral Director).
In certain circumstances others, such as the Administrators of Residential Care Homes may register the death.

Information & Documents for Registrar

Forename(s)
Surname
Date of death
Date of birth
Place of birth (town and county)
Occupation or occupation prior to retirement
Usual address
If married at the time of death, the date of birth of spouse
NHS number (take Medical Card if available)
If the deceased was in receipt of a pension or allowance from public funds, then details will be required.
Take along to appointment Birth and / or Marriage Certificates to confirm deceased details.
Letter from DWP or something containing the National Insurance number of deceased.

Registrar’s Contact Details

Many Registry Offices only open part time - ALWAYS RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT

North Yorkshire County Council Information
Individual details of North Yorkshire County Council Registrars are listed below you will find full information including and online booking service for the offices at Scarborough, Whitby, Malton, Northallerton, Harrogate, Selby, Skipton and Richmond at the NYCC Registering A Death website page.

Scarborough:
69, Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PH (Tel: 01609 - 780780)
Google map for YO12 6PH in a new window.

Whitby:
Farndale House, Church Square, Whitby, YO21 3EG (Tel: 01609 - 780780)
Google map for YO12 3EG in a new window.

Malton:
Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton, YO17 0HH (Tel: 01609 - 780780)
Google map for YO17 0HH in a new window.

Bridlington:
Town Hall, Quay Road, Bridlington, YO16 4LP (Tel: 01262 - 422662)
Google map for YO16 4LP in a new window.