Order a death certificate

How to order a death certificate

To order a death certificate (including copies or historic death certificates) you will need to provide the following: 

  • full name and surname of the deceased at the time of death
  • whether the deceased had been known by any other name
  • date of death (or year)
  • place of death – hospital, town, or district.
Please note that we only hold records for deaths registered on the Isle of Wight.

There are three delivery options:

  • second class post within 15 working days at £11.00 per certificate
  • priority first class within 24 hours (Monday to Friday, excludes public holidays) at £35.00 per certificate
  • collection from Isle of Wight Register Office, Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, PO30 2QS.

Delivery is by second class post within 15 working days at £11.00 per certificate.

Payment is via debit or credit card.