Deaths Historical Searches

For anyone wishing to trace their family history in Barnsley the Barnsley Register Office holds the registers of all deaths which took place in the Barnsley district back to 1837.

Anyone wishing to trace their family history needs to apply to the Register Office in the district in which the event in question took place. This can be done by postal applications or a personal visit to the Register Office. Depending on the amount of information given and the nature of the enquiry these requests may take some time to process as an extensive search by Registration staff may be necessary.

Provide us with as much information about the person/event you are researching as possible.

The cost of a general search of the indexes is £18 and copy certificates cost £7.00.  Payments can be made by cash, cheque, credit and debit cards. Cheques should be made payable to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

The Register Office can be contacted during office hours (9.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday) at:-

Barnsley Register Office
Town Hall
Barnsley
S70 2TA
Location Map of Barnsley Town Hall

Telephone: 01226 773085

Email: Registration Services

To register a death complete the Death Certificate Application Form.

The websites listed below offer further information in relation to historical searches.

• General Register Office
• National Archives
• Family Records
• Federation of Family History
• Society of Genealogistics