Order a death certificate
We cannot provide certificates for a death that did not occur on the Isle of Wight
The Council holds the right to charge an administration fee of up to £25.00 for refunds. This applies if you cancel your application or the application does not relate to a death that took place on the Isle of Wight on or after 1 July 1837.
Approved refunds will be processed to the payment card used for the original transaction.
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 £12.50 per certificate.
- Priority service - certificate produced within 24 hours (Monday to Friday, excludes public holidays) at £38.50 per certificate. Collection from Seaclose.
- Standard service - certificate produced within 5 working days at £12.50 per certificate. Collection from Seaclose.
Collection from Isle of Wight Register Office, Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, PO30 2QS.
Payment is via debit or credit card.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm
- Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Appointments 9am to 4.30pm