Obtaining a Copy Death Certificate

A postal service operates for obtaining copy death certificates for events occurring in Leicestershire.

Information Required

Full names and surname of deceased
Date of death
Place of death i.e. name of hospital or address where death occurred
Age of deceased

Please enclose a cheque of:

£7.00 for a certified copy death certificate

Please make cheques payable to ‘Leicestershire County Council’ and allow 3 to 5 working days from receipt of request. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

Please write to the:

County Register Office
County Hall
Leicester Road
Glenfield,
Leicester
LE3 8RN

Telephone (0116) 305 6666 for more information regarding obtaining a copy certificate.

Please note we cannot undertake searches for a given event without a formal application accompanied by the relevant fee. This means an application cannot be made by telephone or e-mail.

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