Copy and historical searches of deaths
We can help if you wish to trace a death registered in Wolverhampton from 1837 to the present day and if you want to purchase a copy of a certificate.
How to apply for a copy certificate
If you wish to obtain copies of a certificate for a death that was registered in Wolverhampton you can apply by post or in person.
Online
Application forms can be requested using our online e-form (secure). You can then return the application form by post.
Certificates can also be requested by printing off and completing the application form below and returning it to the address at the bottom of this page.
In person
If you come to see us, we will give you an application form and help you fill it in.
By post
If you are applying by post, please send us the following:
- Completed application form
- Cheque for £7 (made payable to Wolverhampton City Council).
Fee
A charge of £7 will be made for each copy certificate.
How long will it take?
For personal applications, we aim to issue the certificate within 24 hours.
For postal applications, we will log your form on the day it arrives and aim to issue the certificate within two working days.
If we can't issue a certificate
We won't be able to issue a copy certificate if we don't hold the record you're looking for or can't trace it from the information you provide.
If we can't issue a copy certificate we will let you know why not. If you applied by post we will write and let you know within two days.
If we don't hold the record, we'll let you know which Register Office does.
Historical searches
Superintendent Registrars do not have the staff to undertake searches of an indefinite or protracted nature.
Usually a search in the death index, covering a period not exceeding 5 years, will be made but only where accurate details have been given of the death registration.
If a wider search is required it is necessary for the applicant or someone on his/her behalf to make a general search in the indexes.
Further information
For further information contact the Superintendent Registrar at the Register Office in Wolverhampton.
More information on obtaining death certificates can be found on the General Register Office website.
Contact us
If you want more details about our services, click on the relevant links or contact us using our online form or by:
e-mail: register.office@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: General enquiries 01902 554989
Phone: Appointments 01902 551234
Minicom: 01902 555770
Write or visit:
The Register Office
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre
St. Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RU
Map: Google maps