Registering a Death
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 registrar's area in which the death occurs.
The local Registrar's offices and hours are listed below. If you are in any doubts as to which Registrar to visit, please do not hesitate to telephone our office.
Registrar Offices
Plymouth - Lockyer Street, Plymouth, (01752) 268331
By Appointment Mon - Fri 9.30 - 4.00 Tuesday until 6.30
Totnes - Follaton House, Totnes, (01803) 861234
By Appointment Mon and Fri 9.00 - 12.30 Wed and Thur 2.00 - 4.00
Kingsbridge - Quay House, Kingsbridge, (01803) 861234
By Appointment Mon and Thurs 2.00 - 4.00
Ivybridge - Town Hall, Ivybridge, (01803) 861234
By Appointment Tues 2.00 - 4.00
Saltash - Ploughastel Drive, Saltash, (01752) 842624
By Appointment Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri 9.30 - 12.30
Torpoint - Council Offices, 1 Buller Road
Telephone Saltash Office for an appointment
Callington - Community Clinic, Hayes Road, Callington
Telephone Saltash Office for an appointment
Tavistock - Council Offices, Drake Road, (01822) 612137
By appointment Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9.00 - 1.00
Newton Abbot - 15 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, (01626) 206340
By Appointment Mon - Fri 9.00 - 1.00 / 2.00 - 4.00
Bovey Tracey - Town Hall, Bovey Tracey, (01626) 206340
By Appointment Tue 10.00 - 12.00
Teignmouth - Bitton House, Bitton Rd, Teignmouth, (01626) 206340
By Appointment Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30 - 12.30
Torbay - Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road, Paignton, (01803) 207130
By Appointment Mon - Fri 9.00 - 4.30
Exeter - Castle Street, Exeter, (01392) 384230
By appointment Mon - Thu 9.00 - 12.30 / 1.30 - 4.30
Fri 9.00 - 12.30 / 1.30 - 4.00
THE REGISTRAR WILL REQUIRE:
- Doctor's or Coroner's certificate of death.
- 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.
- Date and place of birth.
- Usual residence.
- Last full-time occupation.
- Any surviving partner's date of birth.
AND, IF THE DECEASED WAS A LADY:
- Her maiden name.
- Full name of her husband/father.
- His occupation
THE REGISTRAR WILL ISSUE:
- Green certificate for Funeral Director.
- White certificate for D.S.S
And for a small charge will issue further copies of the certificate for solicitor, bank, insurances, building society, premium bonds etc.
