How quickly should the death be registered?

You are expected to register the death within 5 days of the date of death.

In some circumstances the death may be reported to the Coroner. In this case the registration of the death may be delayed. If you have any queries please contact the Coroner's office or the register office.

Where can I register a death?

The death has to be registered at the Register Office in the district in which it took place. If you do not live in the district were the death occurred, you may be able to give the details to your local office, although the death will not be registered there. Please telephone your nearest Register Office for further advice.

The Isle of Wight Register Office

The Register Office
Northwood House,
Ward Avenue,
Cowes
PO31 8AZ

Email: registrars@iow.gov.uk
Tel: (01983) 821000

Hours of opening

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9.00am - 4.30pm

Thursday
10.00am - 4.30pm

Parking

There is limited parking available at Northwood House. The car parks are signposted from Ward Avenue. Pay and display parking is available on Park Road, Cowes.