Barnsley Registrar - Births and Deaths

Register a Birth

By law every child born in England and Wales must be registered in the district where the birth took place.

You need to register your baby to get a birth certificate. You can then register your baby with a doctor and claim any family-related benefits.

You can make an appointment to register a birth at the Register Office in the Town Hall using our online form below. 

Make an appointment to register a birth - Barnsley MBC

Register a Death

You should register a death within five days of when it occurred. This period can be extended by the registrar under certain circumstances, or if the coroner is involved. The registration should take place in the district where the person died.

How to register a death

We're informed by the hospital or GP about a death, and they send us a copy of the medical certificate. We'll then call you to make an appointment to register the death at the Register Office in the Town Hall. You don't need to call us to arrange this appointment - we'll contact you.

Tell Us Once

You can use the Tell Us Once service when you register a death in Barnsley. This makes it easier for you to tell council and government departments that someone has died.

We'll give you more information about Tell Us Once and how you can use it when you register a death. 

Watch DWP's video on reporting a death using the Tell Us Once service. 

Updated:  January 2025

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