If possible the next of kin should attend at the registrar’s office. Failing this, another close relative or the executor is usually acceptable. A death is registered at the sub-district in which the death occurs. The local Register offices and hours are listed below. If you are in any doubt as to which Registrar to visit, please do not hesitate to telephone our office.

THE REGISTRAR WILL REQUIRE:

• Doctor’s or Coroner’s certificate of death, which will be e-mailed direct to the Registrar.
• Deceased medical card – if available.
• Details of any pension paid by the Paymaster General i.e. Dockyard or Service.

AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Deceased’s full name.
• Any names previously used, e.g. maiden name.
• Date and place of birth.
• Usual residence.
• Last full-time occupation.
• The full name, date of birth and occupation of a surviving or late spouse or civil partner.
• Whether the deceased was getting a State Pension or any other benefits.

THE REGISTRAR WILL ISSUE:

• Green certificate for Funeral Director.
• White certificate for D.W.P.
• And for a small charge will issue further certified copies of the death certificate for solicitors, banks, insurances, building societies, premium bonds etc.

TELL US ONCE

The registrar will give you details of the Tell Us Once service which reports the death to most government organisations in one go.

www.gov.uk/register-offices

REGISTER OFFICES

Plymouth – Tel: 01752 268331
1 Derriford Business Park,  Plymouth, PL6 5QZ
By appointment:
Mon to Thur – 9.00am – 5.00pm
Fri – 9.00am – 4.30pm

Totnes – Tel: 0345 155 1002
Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE
By appointment:
Mon, Wed and Fri – 9.00am – 5.00pm

Tavistock – Tel: 0345 155 1002
Alexander Centre, 62 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BU
By appointment:
Fri and Sat – 9.00am – 5.00pm

Okehampton – Tel: 0345 155 1002
Town Council Offices, Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AA
By appointment:
Mon, Tues and Wed – 9.30am – 4.30pm

Liskeard – Tel 0300 1234 181
Luxstowe House, Greenbank Road, Liskeard, PL14 3DZ
By appointment:
Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri – 9.30am – 4.30pm
Closed from 12.30pm – 1.30pm each day

Launceston – Tel: 0300 1234 181
Launceston Library, Bounsalls Lane, PL15 9AB
By appointment:
Tues and Fri – 9.30am – 4.30pm
Closed from 12.30pm – 1.30pm each day

Newton Abbot – Tel: 0345 155 1002
Devon House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4PB
By appointment:
Mon – Thur – 9:00am – 4:30pm
Fri – 9:00am – 4:00pm
Closed from 1:00pm – 2:00pm each day

Torbay – Tel: 01803 207 130
Book an appointment online
Paignton Library, Great Western Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AG
By appointment:
Mon – Fri – 9.30am – 4.00pm

Exeter – Tel: 0345 155 1002
Larkbeare House, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4NG
By appointment:
Mon – Thur – 9:00am – 4:30pm
Fri – 9:00am – 4:00pm

Exmouth – Tel: 0345 155 1002
Town Hall, St Andrews Road, Exmouth, EX8 1AW
By appointment:
Mon – Fri – 9:00am – 4:00pm