Tell Us Once



After registering the death, you can access Tell Us Once, a free Government service.

This allows you to notify local and central government about a death, in one simple step.

Agencies that can be notified through the scheme include those responsible for,

  • Income Support
  • Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Pension Credits
  • Council tax
  • Housing benefit
  • Other state benefits
  • The electoral register
  • Disabled blue badges
  • Bus passes
  • Driving licences

The Registrar will give you a unique reference number. This will enable you to access Tell Us Once (gov.uk).

Tell Us Once is not a claim to benefit, please contact Benefits (gov.uk) or the relevant department for advice.

Tell Us Once does not notify any commercial organisations of the death.

Tell Us Once cannot arrange for redirection of post.


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