You might only use our services two or three times in your life, but we know how important these moments will be. Whether you’re registering the birth of your baby, celebrating your new citizenship, joining with your partner in a marriage or civil partnership, or saying goodbye to a loved one, we’re on hand to help.

Births

Find out how to legally register the birth of your baby and order copy birth certificates


Births

Deaths

Let us help you through the process of registering a death and informing all the right people, and order copy death certificates

Deaths

Marriage and civil partnerships

From giving notice and all the legal bits to planning the big day

Marriage and civil partnerships

Registration offices

We have registration offices across the county where you can register a birth, register a death, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership. Many of our registration offices also have ceremony rooms too. Search our list of registration officers to find a convenient location for you.

Search registration offices

Approved venues

If you have a building that would be a great place for a wedding or civil partnership ceremony, why not apply for a licence? You just need to have a permanent immovable structure comprising of at least one room. You could also apply to have outdoor ceremonies, if you have a beautiful outside space too.

If you already have a licence, let us know if you need to report any changes to the terms of your licence.

Find out more about becoming an approved venue

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