If you need to prove the cause of a person’s death in a foreign jurisdiction. For example, to access a will or life insurance policy, you may be asked to have a coroner’s report notarised and apostilled.
At Notary.co.uk, our team of professional and expert notaries can assist you with authenticating your document.
Find out more about what a coroner’s report is and our process for notarising and legalising this document.
A coroner’s report is a document containing information regarding the cause of a person’s death.
Coroners are independent judicial officers who investigate deaths that have been reported to them. A death may be reported to a coroner in a range of circumstances, primarily where the death was sudden, violent, or unnatural.
A coroner is authorised to order a post-mortem examination or hold an inquest into the death, the results of which will form a coroner’s report.
An apostille certificate authenticates documents to be legally valid in certain foreign countries. A coroner’s report may be used as supporting evidence to access assets held abroad in a will or as a life insurance policy. You may be asked to get the report apostilled by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Legalisation Office (FCDO) to prove its validity.
The process to notarise and apostille a coroner’s report will depend on how it was issued.
A coroner’s report may be provided in any of the following ways:
If the document was issued in an original physical version and signed with a wet ink signature of the named coroner, it does not strictly need to be notarised. If you are using it abroad, you may get an apostille on the document directly from the FCDO.
If the document was issued in an original physical version and with a printed or electronic signature, it cannot be apostilled without first being notarised.
We notarise many types of documents and can provide different types of certification to meet your needs.
The most popular documents we see are powers of attorney, passports, educational certificates and Companies House documentation. However, there are many other types we see regularly and are familiar with.
If your document is not listed and you are unsure if we can help, email us at info@notary.co.uk and we will be happy to confirm.
Notary.co.uk can assist you with our fast and cost-effective services and walk you through every step of the process:
If you think you may need notarisation and/or an apostille for your Coroner’s Report, contact us today. At Notary.co.uk, we offer transparent pricing and a fast, professional service.
The minimum charge for handling a single document is normally: £80 plus VAT (£96) for personal documents.
We notarise documents on the same day as your appointment, in fact, we do it right then and there. As for apostilles, our quickest service offers a next-day turnaround time.
If you plan to use your Coroner’s Report overseas then you may need an apostille as an extra layer of verification.
A coroner’s report in the UK typically includes findings from an investigation into the cause and circumstances of a death. It will detail the decedent’s identity, the time and location of death, and a summary of the investigation.
The report often provides insight into the medical causes of death and may include findings from an autopsy, toxicology reports, witness statements, and any relevant medical history. These details are crucial, especially when there is uncertainty about the cause of death.
To obtain a copy of a coroner’s report in the UK, you typically need to contact the coroner’s office responsible for the investigation. Some coroner offices require a formal request or may have specific forms for this purpose. Copies of the report are usually available to immediate family members and, in some cases, others with a vested interest.
There may be a small fee involved, and the timeframe for receiving the report can vary based on the complexity of the case.
A coroner’s report might be required in various situations, especially if the circumstances surrounding the death need legal clarification. Insurance companies often request coroner’s reports to verify the cause of death, and they may also be needed during probate proceedings to settle the deceased’s estate.
In certain instances, family members may also need the report for personal reasons, such as understanding any genetic health risks or fulfilling documentation requirements in cases of suspicious or unexpected death.