All Death registration appointments are carried out in person at Paignton Library and Information Centre.

The death cannot be registered until the doctor or hospital provides a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) or, if the coroner is involved, the relevant paperwork has been provided to us.

From 9th September 2024 all deaths must be referred to the Medical Examiner before the death registration can commence. The Medical Examiner has been instructed to email the MCCD directly to the Registration Service, they will not be issued to a family member or their representative.

Please note: we cannot complete the registration without having access to this document.

Please do not make an appointment to register unless you have been notified to make an appointment from the Medical Examiner or Coroner.

All deaths must be registered within five days of the registrar receiving the medical certificate or Coroners notification.

Please note that if the death is subject to an Inquest, we register directly from the paperwork sent to us by the Coroner and you will not need to make an appointment.