Search for death records
Search for death records by supplying the surname, at least the first forename and either the date of birth or the date of death of the deceased. (UNSTABLE: This endpoint is subject to change.)
Request
GET https://api.lev.homeoffice.gov.uk/v1/registration/death
Query parameters
| Parameter name | Value | Description | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|
| forenames | string | The deceased's forenames. The first name must be provided but middlenames are optional. |
Required |
| surname | string | The deceased's surname. |
Required |
| date | date | The deceased's date of birth or death in international format. |
Required |
Authorisation
This request requires the use of one of following authorisation methods:
OAuth2.
Response
The following HTTP status codes may be returned, optionally with a response resource.
| Status code | Description | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | OK successful operation |
Death record (v1) |
| default | Bad request |
Error |