What Happens to Your GOV.UK One Login Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Type
UK government portal
Tell Us Once
Notifies multiple departments
Process
Register death first
Step-by-Step Guide
Register the death with local registrar
The death must be registered within 5 days in England and Wales (8 days in Scotland). The registrar will provide the Tell Us Once reference number.
Use the Tell Us Once service
Tell Us Once notifies multiple government departments in a single step, including HMRC, DWP, DVLA, Passport Office, and local council. Use the reference number from the registrar.
Cancel the GOV.UK One Login account
Contact GOV.UK support to close the deceased's One Login account. This prevents unauthorized access to government services linked to the account.
Document Now Checklist
- GOV.UK One Login credentials
- National Insurance number
- Tell Us Once reference number
- Registered death certificate number
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Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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