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Hertfordshire County Council

Get a copy of a death certificate

This is for people who need a copy of a death certificate.

If you haven't already, you need to register a death.

 

  • The priority service guarantees that we’ll issue and post your certificate first class within 1 working day (or 2 working days if received after 3pm). We can’t guarantee Royal Mail’s delivery times.


Our priority service costs £38.50 per certificate.

We'll send your copy certificate by first class post:

  • within one working day, if we receive your application before 3pm
  • within 2 working days, if we receive your application after 3pm.


Our standard service costs £12.50 per certificate.

We'll send your copy certificate by second class post within 3 weeks of receiving your application.



 

What you'll need to apply

  • Date and place where the death took place.
  • The name of the person involved.

If you only have the GRO reference number, you must apply to the General Register Office or call them on 0300 123 1837.

To see the indexes for free, contact Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies or visit any Hertfordshire library.

 

Contact us

certificate.archive@hertfordshire.gov.uk

0300 123 4045

 

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