Foreign Office Consular Death Registration Q and A

Q When a loved one dies in another country, is the death automatically recorded in the General Register Office in the UK ?
A No
Q Are death certificates issued for British Citizens abroad issued in English?

A Some countries issue an international death certificate which lists information in a number of languages including English. Many countries issue a certificate in the local language.
Q How would I obtain a British style certificate?
A You can apply to register the death with the nearest British embassy or consulate. If you live in the UK can apply for the registration through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.... Q Will the Foreign Office registration certificate include the cause of death?


A No
Q Are certificates from all countries accepted for consular registration?
A No - certificates from Australia Canada New Zealand Republic of Ireland South Africa and UK Overseas Territories are not accepted as registration standards in those countries are similar to those in the UK.
Q What documents are required for the registration?
A Proof of citizenship – passport or full birth certificate or naturalization certificate – and the overseas death certificate.
Q How much does it cost?
A The registration fee is currently £98 and each certificate costs £63
Q Is consular registration mandatory?
A No, but sometimes it is requested by financial institutions to help settle estate matters.
Q When can I get a copy of the certificate from the General Register Office?
A Wait one year after the registration took place, you can apply from March of the following year.

For more information visit http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/